The disagreement that existed between members of the jury led to a new trial.
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disagreement — dis|a|gree|ment [ˌdısəˈgri:mənt] n 1.) [U and C] a situation in which people express different opinions about something and sometimes argue ≠ ↑agreement ▪ We ve had a few disagreements , but we re still good friends. disagreement about/over/as… … Dictionary of contemporary English
disagreement — dis|a|gree|ment [ ,dısə grimənt ] noun * 1. ) count or uncount a situation involving a lot of disagreements: The negotiations ended in disagreement. disagreement with: Bowen resigned from the club following a disagreement with the head coach.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
disagreement — dis•a•gree•ment [[t]ˌdɪs əˈgri mənt[/t]] n. 1) the act or fact of disagreeing 2) lack of agreement; diversity; unlikeness 3) difference of opinion; dissent 4) a quarrel; argument • Etymology: 1485–95; < AF, MF … From formal English to slang
Disagreement — Dis a*gree ment (d[i^]s [.a]*gr[=e] ment), n. [Cf. F. d[ e]sagr[ e]ment disagreeable circumstance, disagreeableness.] 1. The state of disagreeing; a being at variance; dissimilitude; diversity. [1913 Webster] 2. Unsuitableness; unadaptedness.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
disagreement — /dis euh gree meuhnt/, n. 1. the act, state, or fact of disagreeing. 2. lack of agreement; diversity; unlikeness: a disagreement of colors. 3. difference of opinion; dissent. 4. quarrel; dissension; argument. [1485 95; < AF, MF desagrement. See… … Universalium
agreement — a‧gree‧ment [əˈgriːmənt] noun [countable] 1. an arrangement or promise to do something, made by two or more people or organizations: • Under the agreement, the company will distribute our products in North America. • What happens if the warring… … Financial and business terms
