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Definition in dispute in British English

in dispute phrase

phrase
1

involved in a public disagreement about something

Example

Clerical workers found themselves in bitter dispute with the hospital management.

Example

We are in dispute over the terms and conditions of his employment.

Synonyms and related words
controversial divided irreconcilable
2

if facts are in dispute, people disagree about them

Example

The facts in this case are not in dispute.

Example

It is not in dispute that Mr Turner has suffered serious injuries.

Synonyms and related words
apparently supposed alleged
Definition in dispute in British English