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

  • (..) While we're waiting for Dad's lawyer to look this stuff over, we can at least get something going in the paper so people know' ' What? ' 'that this is in dispute. We're not starting a knife fight in . And we're not suing anybody. Why not? I don't understand, I don't understand. (..)
    2010 The Social Network
  • (..) who desecrated the statue of Apollo. Apollo didn't strike the man down. The gods won't fight this war for us. There won't be a war. This is not a conflict of nations. It is a dispute between two men. I don't want to see another Trojan die because of me. Paris. Tomorrow morning, I will challenge (..)
    2004 Troy
  • (..) in their quest for freedom. For their right to vote and to self-determine. The fact of the matter, Your Honor, is that the incidents that occurred cannot be disputed. These particular circumstances will paint a thorough picture of the horrific events endured in Selma. Very well, you may proceed. (..)
    2014 Selma