disputed
Americanadjective
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argued or debated about.
Just when and where the religious practice of the “camp meeting” originated is a disputed question.
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argued against; called into question.
He stood by his widely disputed claim that margarine is better for you than butter.
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quarreled or fought over; contested.
As negotiations continue, the security situation in the disputed territories is tense and shows signs of escalating.
verb
Other Word Forms
- undisputed adjective
- undisputedly adverb
- well-disputed adjective
Etymology
Origin of disputed
First recorded in 1605–15; dispute ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the adjective senses; dispute ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the verb sense
Example Sentences
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Meta disputed the organisation's findings published last September, saying it "misrepresents our efforts to empower parents and protect teens".
From BBC
Over the past 15-odd years, China has stepped up incursions across its disputed border with India.
A foreign office spokesman said discussions were continuing with the U.S., though he disputed the idea that Britain was delaying implementing the deal, saying there had never been a timetable.
An FBI spokesperson disputed the allegations that Patel's travels in any way hindered investigations.
From BBC
But prosecutors who don’t have a criminal case aren’t supposed to simply dump disputed evidence.
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