dispute

/dɪˈspjut/
noun
  1. A disagreement or argument between people or groups.
    • The neighbors had a dispute over the property line.
    • There is a long-standing dispute between the two countries about the border.
    • The labor dispute was finally resolved after weeks of negotiation.
verb
  1. To argue or disagree about something.
    • Historians still dispute the exact date of the event.
    • I don't want to dispute every little detail; let's just agree on the main points.
    • They disputed the results of the election for months.
  2. To question the truth or validity of something.
    • He disputed the claim that the company had lost money.
    • No one disputes her talent as a musician.
    • The lawyer disputed the witness's testimony.
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