at variance

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: not in harmony or agreement

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First Known Use

circa 1535, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of at variance was circa 1535

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“At variance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20variance. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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