As a noun, a dispute is a serious disagreement or argument about something important. As a verb, to dispute is to question, challenge, or argue against a claim or decision.
From Old French 'disputer', from Latin 'disputare' meaning 'to discuss, debate', from 'dis-' and 'putare' meaning 'to think, reckon'. It originally meant thoughtful discussion, not just angry arguing.
Hidden in 'dispute' is the idea of thinking—'putare'—not just yelling. At its best, a dispute is a sharp, careful test of ideas, not a shouting match between egos.
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