v.
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dɪˈspjuːt/
- argue about (something).
▸question the truth or validity of (a statement or alleged fact).
- compete for.
- archaic resist (a military landing or advance).
n.
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dɪˈspjuːt,
ˈdɪspjuːt/
a disagreement or argument.
▸a disagreement between management and employees that leads to industrial action.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: via OFr. from L. disputare ‘to estimate’ (in late L. ‘to dispute’).