1. A conclusion or discovery in research, legal proceedings, or investigation that is challenged, questioned, or disagreed upon by one or more parties
The disputed finding regarding the cause of the accident led to prolonged litigation.
A constatação contestada sobre a causa do acidente levou a um litígio prolongado.
2. In scientific or academic contexts, a result or observation whose validity or interpretation is contested by peers or stakeholders
The disputed finding in the study was rejected by the peer review committee.
A constatação contestada no estudo foi rejeitada pela comissão de revisão de pares.