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Dispute Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Dispute? [n] coming into conflict with [n] a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats" [v] have a disagreement over something; "We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America"; "These tewo fellows are always scrapping over something" [v] take exception to; "She challenged his claims" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Dispute: altercate \| argufy \| challenge \| conflict \| contravention \| difference \| difference of opinion \| gainsay \| quarrel \| scrap Related Terms \| Find terms related to Dispute: abjure \| agitate \| altercate \| altercation \| apologetics \| apologia \| apology \| argue \| argufy \| argument \| argumentation \| asking \| assert the contrary \| awake a doubt \| bandy words \| be diffident \| be doubtful \| be dubious \| be skeptical \| be uncertain \| beef \| belie \| bicker \| bicker over \| bickering \| bitch \| blood feud \| boggle \| boycott \| brawl \| bringing into question \| broil \| buck \| call in question \| canvass \| casuistry \| cat-and-dog life \| catechizing \| cavil \| challenge \| choplogic \| combat \| combative reaction \| complain \| complain loudly \| complaint \| conflict \| confront \| confute \| contend \| contend about \| contend with \| contention \| contentiousness \| contest \| contestation \| contradict \| contravene \| controversy \| controvert \| counter \| counteraction \| cross \| cross swords \| cry out against \| cut and thrust \| debate \| defense \| defiance \| demonstrate \| demonstrate against \| demur \| deny \| differ \| difference of opinion \| disaffirm \| disagree with \| disagreement \| disallow \| disavow \| discept \| disclaim \| discord \| discuss \| discussion \| disown \| disprove \| disputation \| dissension \| dissent \| dissent from \| dissentience \| distrust \| disturbance \| donnybrook \| donnybrook fair \| doubt \| duel \| embroilment \| enmity \| enter a protest \| examination \| expostulate \| face down \| face out \| face up to \| falling-out \| feud \| fight \| fight against \| fight over \| fighting \| flite \| fliting \| flyting \| forswear \| fracas \| fractiousness \| front \| fuss \| gainsay \| give and take \| greet with skepticism \| half believe \| harbor suspicions \| hassle \| have it out \| have reservations \| have words \| holler \| hostility \| howl \| hubbub \| hurrah \| imbroglio \| impugn \| inquiring \| interpellation \| interrogation \| join issue \| join issue upon \| kick \| kick against \| Kilkenny cats \| litigation \| lock horns \| logomachize \| logomachy \| make a stand \| march \| meet head-on \| miff \| misgive \| mistrust \| moot \| negativism \| noncooperation \| not accept \| not admit \| nullify \| object \| object to \| objection \| obstinacy \| offer resistance \| open quarrel \| oppose \| opposition \| paper war \| passage of arms \| passive resistance \| pettifog \| picket \| plead \| polemic \| polemicize \| polemics \| polemize \| press objections \| probing \| protest \| pumping \| quarrel \| quarrel over \| quarreling \| quarrelsomeness \| query \| querying \| question \| questioning \| quibble \| quiz \| quizzing \| raise a howl \| raise a question \| rally \| reaction \| rebuff \| rebut \| recalcitrance \| recalcitrancy \| recalcitrate \| recalcitration \| recant \| refractoriness \| refuse to admit \| refute \| reluct \| reluctance \| remonstrance \| remonstrate \| renitence \| renitency \| renounce \| repel \| repellence \| repellency \| repudiate \| repulse \| repulsion \| resistance \| retract \| revoke \| revolt \| rhubarb \| row \| rumpus \| scrapping \| scruple \| seeking \| set to \| set-to \| sharp words \| show fight \| sit in \| slanging match \| smell a rat \| snarl \| Socratic method \| spar \| spat \| squabble \| squabble over \| squabbling \| squawk \| stand \| stand at bay \| stand up against \| stand up to \| state a grievance \| strife \| strike \| strive against \| struggle \| suspect \| take back \| take exception to \| take issue with \| take sides \| teach in \| thrash out \| throw doubt upon \| tiff \| traverse \| treat with reserve \| try conclusions \| tussle \| uncooperativeness \| vendetta \| verbal engagement \| war \| war of words \| warfare \| withstand \| withstanding \| words \| wrangle \| wrangle over \| wrangling \| yell bloody murder See Also \| argue \| arguing \| argument \| brawl \| call \| call into question \| collision \| contend \| contention \| contest \| contestation \| controversy \| debate \| disagreement \| disputation \| dustup \| fall out \| fence \| fight \| oppugn \| polemicise \| polemicize \| polemise \| polemize \| quarrel \| question \| repugn \| resistance \| row \| run-in \| spat \| tilt \| words \| wrangle \| wrangle Dispute In Webster's Dictionary \Dispute"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Disputed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disputing}.] [OE. desputen, disputen, OF. desputer, disputer, F. disputer, from L. disputare, disputatum; dis- + putare to clean; hence, fig., to clear up, set in order, reckon, think. See {Putative}, {Pure}.] To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle. Therefore disputed [reasoned, --Rev. Ver.] he in synagogue with the Jews. --Acts xvii. 17. \Dispute"\, v. t. 1. To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss. The rest I reserve it be disputed how the magistrate is to do herein. --Milton. 2. To oppose by argument or assertion; to attempt to overthrow; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of; as, to dispute assertions or arguments. To seize goods under the disputed authority of writs of assistance. --Bancroft. 3. To strive or contend about; to contest. To dispute the possession of the ground with the Spaniards. --Prescott. 4. To struggle against; to resist. [Obs.] Dispute it [grief] like a man. --Shak. Syn: To controvert; contest; gainsay; doubt; question; argue; debate; discuss; impugn. See {Argue}. \Dis*pute"\, n. [Cf. F. dispute. See {Dispute}, v. i.] 1. Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate. Addicted more To contemplation and profound dispute. --Milton. 2. Contest; struggle; quarrel. --De Foe. {Beyond dispute}, {Without dispute}, indisputably; incontrovertibly. Syn: Altercation; controversy; argumentation; debate; discussion; quarrel; disagreement; difference; contention; wrangling. See {Altercation}.

Dispute Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Dispute?

[n] coming into conflict with
[n] a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats"
[v] have a disagreement over something; "We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America"; "These tewo fellows are always scrapping over something"
[v] take exception to; "She challenged his claims"

Dispute In Webster's Dictionary

\Dis*pute"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Disputed}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Disputing}.] [OE. desputen, disputen, OF. desputer,
disputer, F. disputer, from L. disputare, disputatum; dis- +
putare to clean; hence, fig., to clear up, set in order,
reckon, think. See {Putative}, {Pure}.]
To contend in argument; to argue against something
maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to
reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle.

      Therefore disputed [reasoned, --Rev. Ver.] he in
      synagogue with the Jews.                 --Acts xvii.
                                               17.


\Dis*pute"\, v. t.
1. To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to
   discuss.

         The rest I reserve it be disputed how the magistrate
         is to do herein.                      --Milton.

2. To oppose by argument or assertion; to attempt to
   overthrow; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition
   to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of;
   as, to dispute assertions or arguments.

         To seize goods under the disputed authority of writs
         of assistance.                        --Bancroft.

3. To strive or contend about; to contest.

         To dispute the possession of the ground with the
         Spaniards.                            --Prescott.

4. To struggle against; to resist. [Obs.]

         Dispute it [grief] like a man.        --Shak.

Syn: To controvert; contest; gainsay; doubt; question; argue;
     debate; discuss; impugn. See {Argue}.


\Dis*pute"\, n. [Cf. F. dispute. See {Dispute}, v. i.]
1. Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or
   expression of opposing views or claims; controversial
   discussion; altercation; debate.

         Addicted more To contemplation and profound dispute.
                                               --Milton.

2. Contest; struggle; quarrel. --De Foe.

{Beyond dispute}, {Without dispute}, indisputably;
   incontrovertibly.

Syn: Altercation; controversy; argumentation; debate;
     discussion; quarrel; disagreement; difference;
     contention; wrangling. See {Altercation}.

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