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Dispute

An argument or a disagreement between two people, groups or countries; discussion about a subject where there is disagreement

Example usage from an FT article:

But while big mass-tort consumer class actions grab headlines, the new skyrocketing jury awards are being driven by courtroom brawls pitting one corporation against another — particularly in the arena of intellectual property disputes.

Excerpt from "Companies faced record average damages from US lawsuits last year"

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