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in dispute

also under dispute

doubted or causing argument Her ability to do the job is not in dispute.

Usage notes: sometimes used in the form open to dispute (still in doubt): Her story of what happened is still open to dispute.

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in dispute

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]

See also: dispute