dispute
noun
Definitions of dispute noun
- C2CountableUncountable
A disagreement or argument, especially a formal one between groups such as employers and employees, or between countries.
A heated/protracted dispute.
A territorial dispute.
A salary/legal/commercial dispute.
Phrases of dispute noun
- beyond (all) dispute
Something that is so certain or true that it cannot be questioned or disagreed with.
• He is beyond all dispute the finest actor in Hollywood today.
- in dispute
Subject to doubt or disagreement.
• Whether the data in this report is accurate remains in dispute.
- open to dispute
Subject to disagreement or doubt; not yet decided or confirmed.
• He claims it's the best musical equipment you can buy, but I think that claim is open to dispute.
verb
Definitions of dispute verb
- C2TransitiveIntransitive
To disagree with or challenge the validity of something someone claims.
Few would challenge his position as the most accomplished artist of that time.
The circumstances surrounding her death became a hotly disputed matter.
I don't deny that his films are entertaining, however, they lack significant depth.