Dispute — Defs

01 v. i. To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to alterca…

imp. & p. p. Disputed; p. pr. & vb. n. Disputing

1.
To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle.
“Therefore disputed [reasoned, Rev. Ver.] he in synagogue with the Jews.” — Acts xvii. 17.

02 v. t. To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.

1.
To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.
“The rest I reserve it be disputed how the magistrate is to do herein.” — Milton.
2.
To oppose by argument or assertion; to attempt to overthrow; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of; as, to dispute assertions or arguments.
“To seize goods under the disputed authority of writs of assistance.” — Bancroft.
3.
To strive or contend about; to contest.
“To dispute the possession of the ground with the Spaniards.” — Prescott.
4.
To struggle against; to resist.[Obs.]
“Dispute it [grief] like a man.” — Shak.

03 n. Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate.

1.
Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate.
“Addicted more To contemplation and profound dispute.” — Milton.
2.
Contest; struggle; quarrel.

Phrases & compounds

Beyond dispute — indisputably; incontrovertibly.