Definition of dispute

• v. i. - To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another; to discuss; to reason; to debate; to altercate; to wrangle.
• v. t. - To make a subject of disputation; to argue pro and con; to discuss.
• v. t. - 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.
• v. t. - To strive or contend about; to contest.
• v. t. - To struggle against; to resist.
• v. i. - Verbal controversy; contest by opposing argument or expression of opposing views or claims; controversial discussion; altercation; debate.
• v. i. - Contest; struggle; quarrel.