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noun 
  1. an argument or disagreement, a failure to agree
verb (disput, ing)
  1. 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. To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.
  3. 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. To strive or contend about; to contest.
  5. To struggle against; to resist.
  6. Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate.
  7. Contest; struggle; quarrel.
Etymology: From desputer (French: French, dispute).

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