disputed; disputing
Definition of dispute
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to engage in argument : debate
especially
: to argue irritably or with irritating persistence
1a
: to make the subject of verbal controversy or disputation
Legislators hotly disputed the bill.
b
: to call into question or cast doubt upon
Her honesty was never disputed. The witness disputed the defendant's claim.
2a
: to struggle against : oppose
disputed the advance of the invaders
b
: to contend over
disputing ownership of the land
dispute
nounDefinition of dispute (Entry 2 of 2)
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The first known use of dispute was in the 13th century
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