Definitions for dispute
dɪˈspyutdis·pute

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dispute, difference, difference of opinion, conflictnoun

   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"

2. dispute, contraventionverb

   coming into conflict with

3. challenge, dispute, gainsayverb

   take exception to

   "She challenged his claims"

4. quarrel, dispute, scrap, argufy, altercateverb

   have a disagreement over something

   "We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America"; "These two fellows are always scrapping over something"

WiktionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. disputenoun

   An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.

2. disputenoun

   Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate.

3. disputenoun

   Contest; struggle; quarrel.

4. disputeverb

   To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another.

   They disputed my well-intended proposal.

5. disputeverb

   To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.

   Some residents disputed the proposal, saying it was based more on emotion than fact.

6. disputeverb

   To oppose by argument or assertion; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of.

   to dispute assertions or arguments

7. disputeverb

   To strive or contend about; to contest.

8. disputeverb

   To struggle against; to resist.

9. Etymology: From disputen, from desputer (French disputer), from disputare, from dis- + putare, related to purus. Compare compute, count, impute, repute, amputate, etc.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Disputenoun

   Contest; controversy; argumental contention.

   Etymology: from the verb.

   The question being about a fact, it is begging it, to bring as a proof an hypothesis which is the very thing in dispute. John Locke.

   The earth is now placed so conveniently, that plants thrive and flourish in it, and animals live: this is matter of fact, and beyond all dispute. Richard Bentley, Sermons.

2. To Disputeverb

   1. To contend for, whether by words or action.

   Things were disputed before they came to be determined: men afterwards were not to dispute any longer, but to obey. Richard Hooker.

   So dispute the prize,
   As if you fought before Cydaria’s eyes. John Dryden, Ind. Emperor.

   One says the kingdom is his own: a Saxon drinks the quart, and swears he’ll dispute that with him. Tatler, №. 75.

   2. To oppose; to question.

   Now I am sent, and am not to dispute
   My prince’s orders, but to execute. John Dryden, Ind. Emperor.

   3. To discuss; to think on: a sense not in use.

   Dispute it like a man.
   ———— I shall do so:
   But I must also feel it as a man. William Shakespeare, Macbeth.

3. To DISPUTEverb

   To contend by argument; to altercate; to debate; to argue; to controvert.

   Etymology: disputo, Latin.

   If attempts of the pen have often proved unfit, those of the sword are more so, and fighting is a worse expedient than disputing. Decay of Piety.

   The atheist can pretend no obligation of conscience, why he should dispute against religion. John Tillotson, Serm. ii.

   Did not Paul and Barnabas dispute with vehemence about a very little point of conveniency? Francis Atterbury.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dispute

   A dispute refers to a disagreement, argument, or conflict about something, often involving differing opinions, ideas, or interests. It can occur between individuals, groups, or organizations and may concern various subjects like legal matters, business issues, or personal relationships. Disputes can be resolved through discussion, negotiation, mediation, or legal action.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Disputeverb

   to contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle

2. Disputeverb

   to make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss

3. Disputeverb

   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

4. Disputeverb

   to strive or contend about; to contest

5. Disputeverb

   to struggle against; to resist

6. Disputeverb

   verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate

7. Disputeverb

   contest; struggle; quarrel

8. Etymology: [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.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dispute

   dis-pūt′, v.t. to make a subject of argument: to contend for: to oppose by argument: to call in question.—v.i. to argue: to debate.—n. a contest with words: an argument: a debate: a quarrel.—adj. Dis′putable, that may be disputed: of doubtful certainty.—n. Dis′putableness.—adv. Dis′putably.—ns. Dis′putant, Disput′er; Disputā′tion, a contest in argument: an exercise in debate.—adjs. Disputā′tious, Disput′ative, inclined to dispute, cavil, or controvert.—adv. Disputā′tiously.—n. Disput[a]′tiousness.—Beyond, or Without, dispute, indubitably, certainly. [O. Fr. disputer—L. disputāre—dis, apart, and putāre, to think.]

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'dispute' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3264

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'dispute' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4674

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'dispute' in Nouns Frequency: #1048

How to pronounce dispute?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say dispute in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dispute in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dispute in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of dispute in a Sentence

1. Steve Roberts:

   Because of our small population, we export far more than we consume, we are concerned about the momentum slowing down... We are literally holding our breath to make sure this dispute is part of a bigger picture... and the parties see the advantage of trade with each other.

2. Tyler Gregory:

   If repairing one's credit is as easy as sending some dispute letters to the credit bureaus then why doesn't everyone have good credit?

3. Nasser Saidi:

   The original customs union agreement, established Jan 2003, no longer serves the needs of the GCC countries ... including Saudi and the UAE and in light of the increased competition between the two countries pursuing similar non-oil diversification activities, the current dispute, while disruptive in the short-term, can open the door to a more efficient, modern, trade and investment framework and agreement that would boost growth prospects and allow for greater diversification, higher value-added regional trade.

4. Matthew Baker:

   The unfortunate occurrence of November 3rd has absolutely nothing to do with either’s politics or political agendas, it was a very regrettable dispute between two neighbors over a matter that most people would regard as trivial. We sincerely hope that Senator Paul is doing well and that these two gentlemen can get back to being neighbors as quickly as possible.

5. President Duque:

   I'm not going to enter into a dispute with President López Obrador, I have a good relationship with him. But maybe if we disagree on that, I respectfully disagree because I think this forum is not a forum for dictatorships to participate. It's clearly the value of democracy that has united the hemisphere, the Democratic Inter-American Charter that was signed on September 11, 2001, is the major achievement in diplomatic terms where we have rejected any form of autocracy in the hemisphere. So this was not a forum for autocrats. This is a forum for people who clearly embrace the value of democracy.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=dispute
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dispute
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=dispute
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dispute
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=dispute