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

  • (..) Because l'm a nurse. Bravo. - Next! - Katharine! ''The King insisted that he would find some way... ''to prove beyond dispute... ''that his wife wss fairest of all women. '''l will hide you in your room where we sleep, ' said Candaules... - Said Candaules.'' - Candaules. (..)
    1996 The English Patient