dispute

UK
/dɪsˈpjuːt/
US
/dɪsˈpjut/

Translations

disputenoun
disputes
pl
UK
/dɪsˈpjuːt/
US
/dɪsˈpjut/
litigeSurtout dans le registre juridique ou administratif.
The dispute between the two companies was finally resolved in court.
Le litige entre les deux entreprises a finalement été réglé devant le tribunal.
Additional translations
différendPour un désaccord ou une opposition plus générale.
contestationSurtout dans un contexte juridique, administratif ou politique.
disputeverb
disputed
Past Simple
disputed
Past Participle
disputing
Gerund
UK
/dɪˈspjuːt/
US
/dɪˈspjut/
contesterPour remettre en cause une affirmation, une décision ou une sanction.
She disputed the accuracy of the report.
Elle a contesté l’exactitude du rapport.
se disputerPour échanger des arguments ou être en conflit au sujet de quelque chose.
The two scientists disputed the results of the experiment during the conference.
Les deux scientifiques se sont disputé les résultats de l’expérience pendant la conférence.
contesterDans un contexte juridique ou administratif.
The company decided to dispute the fine imposed by the regulatory agency.
L’entreprise a décidé de contester l’amende imposée par l’autorité de régulation.
Additional translations
mettre en douteQuand il s’agit de questionner la véracité ou la validité de quelque chose.
se disputerPour rivaliser ou se battre pour la possession de quelque chose.
disputeadjective
UK
/dɪˈspjuːt/
US
/dɪˈspjut/
Used attributively, e.g., in phrases like 'dispute resolution' or 'dispute settlement'.
de règlement des litigesEmploi juridique ou institutionnel.
The contract includes a dispute resolution clause.
Le contrat comprend une clause de règlement des litiges.

Definitions

disputenoun
A disagreement or argument about something important.
The dispute between the two companies was finally resolved in court.
A conflict or controversy, especially one that has been ongoing or is difficult to resolve.
The territorial dispute between the neighboring countries has lasted for decades.
disputeverb
To argue about something; to engage in a debate or disagreement.
The two scientists disputed the results of the experiment during the conference.
To question the truth or validity of something.
She disputed the accuracy of the report, claiming it was based on outdated information.
To resist or contest something, often in a legal context.
The company decided to dispute the fine imposed by the regulatory agency.
To strive or compete for possession of something; to claim something that others also seek or assert.
Several knights disputed the throne after the king's death.
disputeadjective
Relating to or intended for dealing with disagreements or arguments, especially of a legal nature.
The contract includes a dispute resolution clause.