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Definition disputed in British English

disputed adjective

adjective
/dɪˈspjuːtɪd/
1

a disputed area is one that different countries claim belongs to them, so that there is a disagreement or war between them

Example

disputed region/territory/waters

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2

a disputed fact, statement, or judgment is one that many people argue about

Example

The importance of Bower's contribution has been hotly disputed for years.

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Definition disputed in British English