Definitions
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- adjective Argued; not
certain ,agreed upon, oraccepted . - verb Simple past tense and past participle of
dispute .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective subject to disagreement and debate
Etymologies
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Examples
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Gotarzes, who was generally accepted for king, and might have reigned without having his title disputed, had he not given indications of a harsh and cruel temper.
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It was well, too, that under a new dynasty, with its title disputed, England should not encourage France to continue the friendly policy of Louis XIV towards James, the deposed Stuart Pretender.
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TOKYO — Escalating the diplomatic tiff with China, a top government official said Monday that Japan will ask Beijing to pay for the damage incurred by the Japanese patrol boats from a collision with a Chinese fishing trawler in disputed waters.
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Still, Mr. Moallem said he believed a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace would be doomed without Israel's commitment to first freezing any new construction in disputed territories.
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TOKYO — Tension between China and Japan bumped back up a notch Monday when Tokyo asked Beijing to pay for damages to patrol boats hit by a Chinese fishing vessel in disputed waters, countering China's demand for an apology over the incident.
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But what of an entity that has some allegience in disputed territory, and only there, like the PNA or the Eelam Tigers (before they were defeated)?
The Volokh Conspiracy » The Palestinian Authority and the ICC
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North and South Korean naval forces exchanged fire Tuesday in disputed waters, South Korea's semi-official Yonhap news agency reported.
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Israel's Housing Ministry has announced plans to build 238 Jewish homes in disputed East Jerusalem, despite opposition from the United States and Palestinians.
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State television says Iran's supreme leader has called for national unity during a meeting with representatives of the four candidates in disputed presidential elections.
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Tensions have been high between the Asian giants since the Japanese navy detained a Chinese fishing boat in disputed waters.
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