différend

Definitions of différend
  1. noun
    a disagreement or argument about something important
    synonyms: dispute, désaccord
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    types:
    altercation, brouille, controverse, désaccord
    a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
    dispute, querelle
    an angry dispute
    chamailleries, grabuge, querelle
    a quarrel about petty points
    type of:
    désaccord
    the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing
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