dispute (B2)

noun/verb

Pronunciation: /dɪˈspjuːt/

Definition

A disagreement or argument between people or groups.

Examples

• The two countries have a long-standing territorial dispute.

• Their dispute over the inheritance was settled in court.

• The article examines the main points of the dispute.

How to Use dispute

dispute over (prepositional phrase)

To argue about a specific topic or issue. — "They had a dispute over the ownership of the land."

dispute about (prepositional phrase)

To argue about a particular subject. — "The main dispute about the project was its cost."

dispute the fact that (collocation)

To question or deny the truth of a statement. — "He could not dispute the fact that he was present at the scene."

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