# disputing

Pronunciation: say "dis-PYOOT-ing" US /dɪsˈpjutɪŋ/, UK /dɪsˈpjuːtɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of dispute. — present participle and gerund of dispute
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of dispute. Use this form for an argument happening right now or as the name of the action.
   - _The committee spent hours disputing the proposed budget._
   - _Residents are disputing the new parking rules with the council._

## Noun

2. An argument or disagreement between people; a dispute.
   - Simple: An argument or disagreement between two or more people.
   - _Years of disputing over the property finally reached the courts._
   - _The board's constant disputing delayed nearly every decision._

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