Disputes: meaning, definitions and examples

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disputes

[ dɪˈspjuːts ]

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legal

Disputes are disagreements or arguments between two or more parties over an issue.

Synonyms

conflict, controversy, disagreement

Examples of usage

The two countries are in a dispute over the border.
There is a legal dispute between the company and its former employee.

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general

Disputes can also refer to debates or discussions about a topic where different opinions are presented.

Synonyms

argument, debate, discussion

Examples of usage

There was a heated dispute about the best way to solve the problem.
The scientists engaged in a dispute over the interpretation of the data.

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legal

To dispute means to argue or disagree with something, especially an official decision.

Synonyms

challenge, contest, disagree with

Examples of usage

The company disputed the court's ruling.
He disputed the accuracy of the report.

Translations

Translations of the word "disputes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disputas

🇮🇳 विवाद

🇩🇪 Streitigkeiten

🇮🇩 perselisihan

🇺🇦 спори

🇵🇱 spory

🇯🇵 紛争

🇫🇷 disputes

🇪🇸 disputas

🇹🇷 anlaşmazlıklar

🇰🇷 분쟁

🇸🇦 نزاعات

🇨🇿 spory

🇸🇰 spory

🇨🇳 争端

🇸🇮 spori

🇮🇸 deilur

🇰🇿 даулар

🇬🇪 დავის

🇦🇿 mübahisələr

🇲🇽 disputas

Word origin

The word 'dispute' originated from the Latin word 'disputare', which means 'to discuss or argue'. Over time, it evolved to encompass both legal disagreements and general debates. The concept of disputes has been present throughout history, from philosophical debates in ancient Greece to legal battles in modern courts.