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The definition of a dispute is a disagreement among people.

(noun)

An example of a dispute is the different positions people take on global warming.

To dispute is defined as to question the truth of something or to fight for the lead.

(verb)

An example of dispute is when you question whether a claim is true.
An example of dispute is when you try to win a tennis match so that you will be the leader.

See dispute in Webster's New World College Dictionary

intransitive verb disputed, disputing

to argue; debate
to quarrel

Origin: ME disputen < OFr desputer < L disputare, lit., to compute, discuss, hence argue about < dis-, apart + putare, to think: see putative

transitive verb

to argue or debate (a question); discuss pro and con
to question the truth of; doubt
to oppose in any way; resist
to fight for; contest: to dispute every foot of ground

noun

a disputing; argument; debate
a quarrel
Obsolete a fight

See dispute in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb dis·put·ed, dis·put·ing, dis·putes

verb, transitive

To argue about; debate.
To question the truth or validity of; doubt: Her friends disputed her intentions.
To strive to win (a prize, for example); contest for: Our team disputed the visitors' claim to the championship.
To strive against; resist: disputed the actions of his competitors.

verb, intransitive