in dispute

Idioms & Phrases

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]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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