dispute

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Noun

1. An [[argument]] or [[disagreement]]; a [[failure]] to [[agree]].
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} [[verbal|Verbal]] controversy or [[disagreement]]; altercation; debate.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[contend]] in [[argument]]; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To make a subject of [[disputation]]; to argue pro and con; to [[discuss]].
3. To oppose by argument or assertion; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to [[call into question]]; to deny the truth or validity of.
4. To [[strive]] or [[contend]] about; to [[contest]].
5. {{lb|en|obsolete}} To [[struggle]] against; to [[resist]].

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