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Disputes

Conflicts or disagreements between parties.

arguments contentions

Disputes refer to conflicts or disagreements between individuals, groups, organizations, or nations regarding rights, claims, interpretations, policies, contracts, laws, beliefs, or interests.

Etymology

From Old French disputer, from Latin disputare, from disputatio (dispute), from dis- + putare (to think).

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Disputes are disagreements or arguments between people, groups, or countries that need to be resolved.

FAQ

What is a dispute? A disagreement or argument between parties
How are disputes resolved? Through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or legal proceedings
Can disputes be prevented? Yes, through clear communication and established agreements

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

disagreements conflicts arguments

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

conflict disagreement

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

lawsuit argument negotiation

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

legal proceedings negotiations

Indexes

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