English

Pronunciation
IPA|/dɪs�pju�t/, SAMPA|/dIs"pju:t/
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-u�t|-u�t

Etymology
From OF. desputer (French: #French|dispute).

Noun
wikipedia
en-noun

1. an argument or disagreement, a failure to agree

Translations
trans-top|failure to agree
Czech: spor m
Italian: disputa f, lite f, bega f
trans-mid
Telugu: వివాద� (vivaadam)
trans-bottom

Verb
en-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.

Translations
Finnish: riidellä (1,7), kinata (1,6,7), väitellä (1,6,7), kiistellä (1,6,7)

See also
industrial dispute

French

Etymology
From L. disputare

Noun
fr-noun|f

1. #Noun|dispute

Related terms
disputer

Italian

Noun
dispute f

1. plural of|disputa|lang=Italian

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