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dispute something with someone

to argue with someone about something, such as an amount of money. The customer disputed the amount of the check with the waiter. Please don't feel like you have to dispute every bill with the supplier.

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in dispute

also under dispute

doubted or causing argument Her ability to do the job is not in dispute.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form open to dispute (still in doubt): Her story of what happened is still open to dispute.

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in dispute

Disagreed about, in controversy. For example, This parcel of land is in dispute, claimed by several persons, or The origin of this phrase is in dispute. [Mid-1600s]

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