dispute


Definition: Meaning of, dispute in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / dɪsˈpjuːt /

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dispute disputes
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  1. a serious argument or disagreement
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  2. be beyond dispute if something is beyond dispute, everyone agrees that it is true or that it really happened
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  3. be open to dispute if something is open to dispute, it is not completely certain and not everyone agrees about it
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  4. be in dispute if something is in dispute, people are arguing about it
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
dispute disputed disputed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
disputing disputes
  1. [transitive] to say that something such as a fact or idea is not correct or true
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  2. [intransitive and transitive] formal to argue or disagree with someone
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  3. [transitive] to try to get control of something or win something
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