Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

legal-dispute

noun

/ˈliːɡəl dɪˈspjuːt/

Definition

A legal dispute is a disagreement or argument that arises between parties regarding their legal rights and obligations, often involving claims, demands, or assertions made by one party against another.

Examples

The company filed a lawsuit to settle the legal dispute over the terms of the contract.
After months of negotiation, the legal dispute was finally resolved through mediation.
The couple’s legal dispute over property division was settled in court.

Meaning

A situation where individuals or organizations cannot come to an agreement on a legal issue, leading to potential litigation or the need for legal intervention to resolve the matter.