Define: Dispute

Dispute
Dispute
Quick Summary of Dispute

The assertion of conflicting claims or rights between parties involved in a legal proceeding, such as a lawsuit, mediation or arbitration.

What is the dictionary definition of Dispute?
Dictionary Definition of Dispute
  1. An argument or disagreement, a failure to agree.
  2. Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate.
  3. Contest; struggle; quarrel.
  4. To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another.
  5. To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.
  6. 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.
  7. dispute assertions or arguments
  8. To strive or contend about; to contest.
  9. To struggle against; to resist.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March, 2024.

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