dispute

Definition

  • noun: a disagreement or argument
  • verb: to engage in argument
  • verb: to say or show that (something) may not be true, correct, or legal
  • often + 'over' or 'about'
  • synonyms: debate, discuss, reason

Examples

  • There is 'dispute' [='debate'] among scholars as to the source of the text. = The source of the text is a matter/subject of 'dispute' among scholars.

  • The drug's effectiveness is 'beyond dispute'. [=it is certain that the drug is effective]

  • There was a 'dispute' [='disagreement'] 'over/about' what to do with the extra money.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You did not break up with joyce kim. She defected to north korea. To mend her broken heart. This situation is much less complicated. There's some kind of dispute between penny and her ex-boyfriend as to who gets custody of the tv. She just wanted to avoid having a scene with him. (..)
    2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: Pilot Season: 1 Episode 1