Disputant: meaning, definitions and examples
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disputant
[ dษชหspjuหtษnt ]
legal
A person or group engaged in a dispute or argument.
Synonyms
adversary, contender, opponent
Examples of usage
- The disputants were unable to reach a compromise.
- The two disputants presented their arguments to the judge.
- The disputant's lawyer made a compelling case for their position.
general
Someone who is involved in a disagreement or debate.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The disputants were trying to resolve their differences through discussion.
- The disputant's viewpoints clashed with each other.
- The teacher acted as a mediator between the two disputants.
Translations
Translations of the word "disputant" in other languages:
๐ต๐น disputante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคพเคฆเค
๐ฉ๐ช Streiter
๐ฎ๐ฉ peserta debat
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะธัะบััะฐะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ dysputant
๐ฏ๐ต ่ซไบ่
๐ซ๐ท disputant
๐ช๐ธ disputante
๐น๐ท tartฤฑลmacฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ ผ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฌุงุฏู
๐จ๐ฟ diskutant
๐ธ๐ฐ diskutant
๐จ๐ณ ไบ่ฎบ่
๐ธ๐ฎ diskutant
๐ฎ๐ธ rรถkumaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะปะฐัััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแฃแขแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mรผbahisษรงi
๐ฒ๐ฝ disputante
Word origin
The word 'disputant' comes from the Latin word 'disputant-' meaning 'they argue.' It entered the English language in the late 16th century. The term has been used primarily in legal contexts to refer to parties involved in a dispute or disagreement. Over time, its usage has expanded to include general disagreements and debates. 'Disputant' highlights the active role of individuals engaged in arguments or disputes, emphasizing their involvement and participation in resolving conflicts.
See also: disputable, disputably, disputatious, disputatiously, disputatiousness, dispute, disputed, disputes, disputing, indisputable, indisputably, undisputed.