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dispute in Malay

sengketa

UK/dɪˈspjuːt/

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British/dɪˈspjʉwt/

dispute in Malay: sengketa, pertikaian. In English, dispute means an argument or disagreement; a failure to agree.

Malay words for dispute

1. argument, failure to agree
sengketa, pertikaian

English meaning of dispute

  1. noun An argument or disagreement; a failure to agree.
  2. noun A disagreement between parties in a contract, lawsuit, treaty, or other legal matter.
  3. noun Verbal controversy or disagreement; altercation; debate.
  4. verb To contend in argument; to argue against something maintained, upheld, or claimed, by another.

Full definition of dispute

dispute in a sentence

  • Some residents disputed the proposal, saying it was based more on emotion than fact.
  • to dispute assertions or arguments

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Questions about dispute in Malay

What is the meaning of dispute in Malay?
Dispute in Malay is sengketa, pertikaian.
Apakah maksud dispute dalam bahasa Melayu?
Dispute: sengketa, pertikaian.
What does dispute mean in English?
Dispute means an argument or disagreement; a failure to agree.

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