dis·pu·tant

[dih-spyoot-nt]
noun
1.
a person who disputes; debater.
adjective
2.
engaged in dispute; disputing.

Origin:
1605–15; < Latin disputant- (stem of disputāns, present participle of disputāre), equivalent to disput- (see dispute) + -ant- -ant

pre·dis·pu·tant, noun
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disputant (dɪˈspjuːtənt, ˈdɪspjʊtənt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a person who argues; contestant
 
adj
2.  engaged in argument

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Disputant is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
Example sentences
If then you have to do with a disputant while he is hot, imitate one who does not stir.
In other words, no further problems ensued with the other disputant.
The agreement should also explain what will happen if either disputant breaks the agreement.
Results of the mediation are reported to the supervisor of each disputant by the mediator.
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