■ verb dɪ'spju:t
1》 argue about (something).
↘question the truth or validity of (a statement or alleged fact).
2》 compete for.
3》 archaic resist (a military landing or advance).
■ noun dɪ'spju:t , 'dɪspju:t a disagreement or argument.
↘a disagreement between management and employees that leads to industrial action.
Derivatives
disputant noun
~r noun
Origin
ME: via OFr. from L. disputare 'to estimate' (in late L. 'to ~').