to clear up, set in order, reckon, think. See Putative, Pure.] 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.
Acts xvii. 17. Dispute
(Dis*pute"), v. t.
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.
Milton. 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.
Bancroft. 3. To strive or contend about; to contest.
To dispute the possession of the ground with the Spaniards.
Prescott. 4. To struggle against; to resist. [Obs.]
Dispute it [grief] like a man.
Shak. Syn. — To controvert; contest; gainsay; doubt; question; argue; debate; discuss; impugn. See Argue.
Dispute
(Dis*pute"), n. [Cf. F. dispute. See Dispute, v. i.]
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.
Milton. 2. Contest; struggle; quarrel. De Foe.
Beyond dispute, Without dispute, indisputably; incontrovertibly.
Syn. — Altercation; controversy; argumentation; debate; discussion; quarrel; disagreement; difference; contention; wrangling.
See Altercation.
Disputeless
(Dis*pute"less), a. Admitting no dispute; incontrovertible. Bailey.
