dispute

/dɪspjˈuːt/

/dɪˈspjut/

Dispute

a strong disagreement, particularly one that lasts long

synonyms : conflict

coming into conflict with

to dispute

MAIN VERB

to doubt a fact or to call its truth into question

synonyms : challenge

to argue with someone, particularly over the ownership of something

synonyms : altercate

Examples

1. The missed detail in the contract led to legal disputes later on.

2. The dispute finally came to a head in March that year.

3. To have an argument/a dispute/a fight/a quarrel.

4. The dispute between the two parties will come up in court next month, and the jury will have to make a decision on who is at fault.