disputant
Americannoun
adjective
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- predisputant noun
Etymology
Origin of disputant
1605–15; < Latin disputant- (stem of disputāns, present participle of disputāre ), equivalent to disput- ( dispute ) + -ant- -ant
Example Sentences
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Chinese Premier Li Keqiang is renewing a call for progress toward a code of conduct among South China Sea disputants, despite long delays and skepticism from the United States.
From Washington Times
The disputants in “The Oresteia” frequently argue that vengeance is the way to punish crimes.
From Washington Post
They called such discussions bitul Torah, time taken away from the study of Torah, and looked upon all the disputants with icy disgust.
From Literature
By asking for adjudication, the disputants are triggering litigation that could last years.
From Reuters
In the 16th century, when our English forbears began resolving disputes through trial by jury rather than ordeal or battle, disputants had to rely on lawyers to present evidence and arguments.
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