disputant Definition
- 1a person who is engaged in an argument or debate
- 2a person who disputes or disagrees with someone else
Using disputant: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "disputant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The disputants argued for hours without reaching a conclusion.
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The two disputants had opposing views on the issue.
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The disputant presented a well-reasoned argument to support his position.
disputant Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with disputant
Example
The party disputants were unable to reach a settlement and the case went to trial.
disputant's fallacy
an error in reasoning that occurs when a disputant assumes that their opponent's argument must be false because the opponent has a vested interest in the outcome
Example
The disputant's fallacy is a common mistake made in debates and arguments.
disputant's burden
the obligation of a disputant to provide evidence or proof to support their argument
Example
The disputant's burden is an important concept in legal proceedings.
Origins of disputant
from Latin 'disputant-', present participle of 'disputare', meaning 'to discuss, to dispute'
Summary: disputant in Brief
A 'disputant' [dih-spyoo-tnt] is a person who engages in an argument or debate, often with opposing views. It can refer to parties involved in legal disputes or lawsuits. The term also encompasses concepts like the 'disputant's fallacy,' an error in reasoning, and the 'disputant's burden,' the obligation to provide evidence to support an argument.
