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disputed
[ dih-spyoo-tid ]
adjective
- argued or debated about:
Just when and where the religious practice of the “camp meeting” originated is a disputed question.
- argued against; called into question:
He stood by his widely disputed claim that margarine is better for you than butter.
- quarreled or fought over; contested:
As negotiations continue, the security situation in the disputed territories is tense and shows signs of escalating.
verb
- the simple past tense and past participle of dispute.
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲ·徱·ܳ· adjective
- ܲ·徱·ܳ··ly adverb
- ɱ-徱·ܳ· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of disputed1
Example Sentences
The president's figure has been disputed, as money spent in Afghanistan also funded training and salaries.
Such accusations have been disputed by the ITIA, whose chief executive Karen Moorhouse said: "The way we manage cases does not change, irrespective of the profile of the player involved."
They soured last year when Macron announced France was recognising Moroccan sovereignty of Western Sahara and backed a plan for limited autonomy for the disputed territory.
A spokesperson for the company disputed that claim, saying it was never at financial risk.
The department has said its officers were there to help direct traffic, not to engage in the enforcement action — a claim Gochez disputed.
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