Therefore disputed [reasoned, --Rev. Ver.] he in
synagogue with the Jews. --Acts xvii.
17.
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}.
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}.