in dispute

1. Disagreed about, in controversy. For example, This parcel of land is in dispute, claimed by several persons, or The origin of this phrase is in dispute. [Mid-1600s]

Example Sentences

Unlike others who have lost loved ones under circumstances that are unclear or in dispute, the Salehpours had the resources to ensure no stone was left unturned.

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The facts about the situation on the ground in Portland were not in dispute at the hearing on Thursday.

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The whereabouts of Thutmose II’s body remains in dispute.

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The prospect of more industrial action - resident doctor members of the British Medical Association are still in dispute with the government - could further complicate matters, it added.

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It's not in dispute that the defendant sent the relevant social media posts between 11 October and 27 October, and it's not in dispute that the defendant seized and threw the phone of the complainant.

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Related Words

• arguable 
• doubtful 
• dubious 
• moot 
• problematic 
• questionable 
• uncertain