All 3 Uses of
dispute
in
The Crucible
- He was called upon to arbitrate disputes as though he were an unofficial judge, and Rebecca also enjoyed the high opinion most people had for him.
Act 1 (definition 1) *disputes = disagreementseditor's notes: To arbitrate is to act as an impartial referee who helps people who disagree to reach an agreement.
- ELIZABETH: I cannot dispute with you, sir; I lack learning for it.
Act 4 (definition 2) *dispute = argue
- DANFORTH, going to her: Goody Proctor, you are not summoned here for disputation.
Act 4 (definition 2)disputation = argument
Definitions:
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(1) (dispute as in: their border dispute) disagreement, argument, or conflict
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(2) (dispute as in: She disputes his claim.) challenge, argue about, or fight over