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disputed

/dɪˈspuːtɪd/ adjective · British & US
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What does disputed mean?

adjective

In dispute or controversy; not agreed upon or settled. A matter or issue that is disputed is one that is being argued or contested.

Example

"The disputed territory has been a source of tension between the two countries for decades."

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