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dispute
/ˈdɪs.pjuːt/
noun
An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.
Verbal controversy or disagreement; altercation; debate.
verb
To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another
To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss
"Some residents disputed the proposal, saying it was based more on emotion than fact."
To oppose by argument or assertion; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of
"to dispute assertions or arguments"
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