Dispute /(?)/

imp. & p. p. Disputed; p. pr. & vb. n. Disputing

1. To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle.

   Therefore disputed [reasoned, Rev. Ver.] he in synagogue with the Jews.

1. To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.

   The rest I reserve it be disputed how the magistrate is to do herein.

2. To oppose by argument or assertion; to attempt to overthrow; to controvert; to express dissent or opposition to; to call in question; to deny the truth or validity of; as, to dispute assertions or arguments.

   To seize goods under the disputed authority of writs of assistance.

3. To strive or contend about; to contest.

   To dispute the possession of the ground with the Spaniards.

4. To struggle against; to resist. [Obs.]

   Dispute it [grief] like a man.

1. Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate.

   Addicted more To contemplation and profound dispute.

2. Contest; struggle; quarrel.