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Dispute

Dispute (dispute)
v. i.(?)
Dis*pute"
[imp. *** p. p. Disputed] p. pr. *** vb. n. Disputing.] [OE. desputen, disputen, OF. desputer, disputer, F. disputer, from L. disputare, disputatum<
  1. To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle.

    Therefore disputed [reasoned, Rev. Ver.] he in synagogue with the Jews. Acts xvii. 17.

Dispute

Dispute (dispute)
v. t.
Dis*pute"
  1. To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.

    The rest I reserve it be disputed how the magistrate is to do herein. Milton.

  2. To oppose by argument or assertion; to attempt to overthrow; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of; as, to dispute assertions or arguments.

    To seize goods under the disputed authority of writs of assistance. Bancroft.

  3. To strive or contend about; to contest.

    To dispute the possession of the ground with the Spaniards. Prescott.

  4. To struggle against; to resist.
    [Obs.]

    Dispute it [grief] like a man. Shak.

    Syn. -- To controvert; contest; gainsay; doubt; question; argue; debate; discuss; impugn. See Argue.

Dispute

Dispute (dispute)
n.
Dis*pute"
  1. Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate.

    Addicted more
    To contemplation and profound dispute.     Milton.

  2. Contest; struggle; quarrel.
    De Foe.

    Beyond dispute, Without dispute, indisputably; incontrovertibly.

    Syn. -- Altercation; controversy; argumentation; debate; discussion; quarrel; disagreement; difference; contention; wrangling. See Altercation.













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