dispute-n; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: difference of opinion

Commentary: DISPUTE[+event] A conflict, disagreement, or argument.

Examples:
The dispute between John and Mary lasted three weeks.
The issue of gun control initiated an ongoing dispute between the parties.
He had a minor dispute with his wife.
I took the dispute to court.

Mappings:
PropBank: dispute.01
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 2

Sense Number 2: being in dispute

Commentary: DISPUTE[+event] The quality of being disputed. Used mainly in the expression "in dispute".

Examples:
The only issue in dispute is where John should go to school.

Mappings:
PropBank: dispute.01
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: -