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dispute Definition

dis·pute (di spyo̵̅o̅t′)

intransitive verb -·put′ed, -·put′·ing

  1. to argue; debate
  2. to quarrel

Etymology: ME disputen < OFr desputer < L disputare, lit., to compute, discuss, hence argue about < dis-, apart + putare, to think: see putative

transitive verb

  1. to argue or debate (a question); discuss pro and con
  2. to question the truth of; doubt
  3. to oppose in any way; resist
  4. to fight for; contest to dispute every foot of ground

noun

  1. a disputing; argument; debate
  2. a quarrel
  3. Obsolete a fight

dispute Idioms

beyond dispute

  1. not open to dispute or question; settled
  2. indisputably

in dispute

still being argued about; not settled

dispute Synonyms

dispute

n.

argument, quarrel, debate, row, misunderstanding, verbal contention, disputation, disagreement, controversy, fight, conflict, strife, discussion, polemic, bickering, squabble, wrangle, disturbance, feud, uproar, commotion, tiff, fracas, brouhaha, altercation, dissension, variance, squall, difference of opinion, falling-out, lovers' quarrel, broil, words, war of words, set-to*, spat*, rumpus*, flare-up*, fuss*, fireworks*, slanging match*, hassle*; see also disagreement 1.

dispute refers to a clash of opposing opinions, often involving a matter of a legal or official nature, and implies vehemence or anger in debate a dispute over property boundaries; argument refers to a discussion in which there is disagreement and suggests the use of logic and the bringing forth of facts to support or refute a point; controversy connotes a disagreement of lengthy duration over a matter of some weight or importance

beyond dispute

settled, sure, not open to question; see certain 3.

in dispute

argued, unsettled, undetermined; see controversial, uncertain 2.

dispute Synonyms

dispute

v.

argue, debate, contradict, quarrel; see argue 1, discuss, oppose 1. See syn. study at discuss.

dispute Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • resolve: The Small Claims Court can be used to resolve a dispute with a property management company.
  • settle: If you do not and things do not go well you will have no legal recourse to settle the dispute.
  • refer: Subsequently, Britain refer the dispute to the League of Nations.
  • mediate: A: 75 % of the employment disputes mediated by CEDR Solve result in settlement.
  • decide: The World Trade Organization has ushered in a rules based system for deciding trade disputes.
  • solve: But the JCT's new contract for homeowners and builders has a fast and efficient system to solve disputes.

Adjective modifier

  • long-running: The long-running dispute at Ryton saw a day's strike last August over what workers see as unacceptable changes in conditions.
  • bitter: His bitter disputes with the kings over the independence of the Church resulted in his twice being exiled.
  • contractual: In a half plan which serves of contractual disputes.
  • industrial: Nothing on such a scale had been seen before in a British industrial dispute.
  • long-standing: Some officials have sought to bestow new legitimacy on long-standing disputes by recasting them as part of the antiterrorist crusade " .

Modifies a noun

  • resolution: Coming Events 30 June 2006 - Housing dispute resolution.
  • settlement: Its dispute settlement body is in effect a world trade court.
  • procedure: WTO's dispute settlement procedures allow smaller countries to act against more powerful trading partners.

Noun used with modifier

  • neighbor: High perched decking can be a real cause of neighbor dispute.
  • patent: The legal framework for jurisdiction over patent disputes is an area of significant interest in this context.
  • boundary: ACTION JJ Southside Common The Clerk will write to HAPTC Legal Advisor for advice on the boundary dispute.

Possessives

  • firefighter: The firefighters ' dispute has also exposed the strategy of just relying on union leaders to secure a victory.

Preposition: without

  • recourse: Director & Officer Protection Our primary objective is to settle disputes without recourse to litigation.
dispute Quotes

Do you know how they are going to decide the Shakespeare^Bacon dispute? Theyare going to dig up Shakespeareand dig up Bacon; theyaregoing toget Tree to recite Hamlet to them. And the one who turns in his coffin will be the author of the play.

—Gilbert, Sir W(illiam) S(chwenck)