dis·pute 1 /di-'spyüt/ vb dis·put·ed, dis·put·ing
vi: to engage in a dispute
disputing with management over contract terms
vt: to engage in a dispute over
disputing the correct application of the contract provision; esp: to oppose by argument or assertion
disputed changes to the grievance procedure
dis·put·able /di-'spyü-tə-bəl, 'dis-pyə-tə-bəl/ adj
dispute 2 n: an assertion of opposing views or claims: a disagreement as to rights; esp: one that is the subject of proceedings for resolution (as arbitration)
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.