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disputed

/dɪˈspjuːtɪd/

/dɪˈspjutɪd/

disputedadjective

more disputed

Comp.

most disputed

Super.

/dɪsˈpjuːtɪd/

Translations

contesté

The disputed territory has been a source of tension between the two countries for decades.

Le territoire contesté est une source de tension entre les deux pays depuis des décennies.

Additional translations

disputéSurtout en contexte politique, juridique ou territorial.

controverséQuand l'idée, le fait ou le résultat suscite un débat.

Definitions

Subject to disagreement or debate.

The disputed territory has been a source of tension between the two countries for decades.

Not accepted or agreed upon by all parties involved.

The results of the election were disputed by the opposition party.

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disputeverb

disputed

Past Simple

disputed

Past Simple

disputed

Past Participle

disputing

ing-form

/dɪˈspjuːt/

/dɪˈspjut/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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She disputed the accuracy of the report, claiming it was based on outdated information.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.

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disputenoun

Definitions

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.

disputeadjective

Definitions

Relating to or intended for dealing with disagreements or arguments, especially of a legal nature.

The contract includes a dispute resolution clause.