Pronunciation: /dɪˈspjutɪd/
noun a disagreement or debate
A1 The disputed between the two neighbors was resolved peacefully.
A2 The disputed over the property boundary led to a lengthy legal battle.
B1 The disputed regarding the new company policy caused tension among employees.
B2 The disputed between the two countries escalated into a full-blown conflict.
C1 The disputed over the ownership of the valuable artwork was finally settled in court.
C2 The disputed between the rival political parties threatened to destabilize the entire region.
verb to engage in argument or debate about something
A1 The children disputed over who gets to play with the toy first.
A2 The neighbors disputed about the property line between their houses.
B1 The team members disputed the decision made by their coach.
B2 The countries have been disputing the ownership of the island for decades.
C1 The scientists are disputing the validity of the research findings.
C2 The lawyers are disputing the evidence presented in court.
adjective subject to disagreement or debate
A1 The students disputed over who would get the last cookie.
A2 There was a disputed call in the soccer game that led to a lot of arguing.
B1 The disputed land between the two countries has caused tension for decades.
B2 The disputed evidence in the trial made it difficult for the jury to reach a verdict.
C1 The disputed contract terms were finally resolved after months of negotiation.
C2 The disputed historical facts were thoroughly analyzed by experts to determine the truth.
formal The ownership of the land is disputed between the two parties.
informal There's a big dispute going on about who owns that piece of land.
slang They're arguing over who really has claim to that land.
figurative The characters in the novel disputed over the true meaning of the author's words.
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