All 3 Uses
dispute
in
The Crucible
(Edited)
- 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.
p. 25.8 *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.
p. 132.7 *dispute = argue
- DANFORTH, going to her: Goody Proctor, you are not summoned here for disputation.
p. 132.8disputation = 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
- (3) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)