2 meanings, 2 uses
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1 —1 use as in:
their border dispute
Definition
disagreement, argument, or conflict
- Atticus was proceeding amiably, as if he were involved in a title dispute.p. 226.8
dispute = disagreement
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2 —1 use as in:
She disputes his claim.
Definition
challenge, argue about, or fight over
- The Cunninghams married the Coninghams until the spelling of the names was academic— academic until a Cunningham disputed a Coningham over land titles and took to the law.p. 220.8
disputed = challenged
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