at issue

phrase

1
or less commonly in issue : under discussion or in dispute
2
: in a state of controversy : in disagreement

Word History

First Known Use

1768, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of at issue was in 1768

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“At issue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20issue. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

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