ongoing dispute
[/ˈɒnɡoʊɪŋ dɪˈspjuːt/]
noun phrasepl: ongoing disputes
disputa contínua
1. A disagreement or argument that continues over an extended period of time without resolution
The ongoing dispute between the two countries has lasted for decades.
A disputa contínua entre os dois países dura décadas.
2. An unresolved conflict or controversy that remains active and unfinished
There is an ongoing dispute regarding the property boundaries.
Existe uma disputa contínua sobre os limites da propriedade.
3. A persistent disagreement in legal, business, or personal contexts
The company is dealing with an ongoing dispute with its former employees.
A empresa está lidando com uma disputa contínua com seus ex-funcionários.
In Brazilian legal and business contexts, 'disputa contínua' is frequently used in formal documents and news reporting. The term reflects ongoing challenges in labor disputes, property rights, and international relations. In American English, 'ongoing dispute' is common in legal proceedings and media coverage of conflicts. Portuguese usage emphasizes the procedural nature with terms like 'em curso' (in progress) or 'pendente' (pending).
Related Idioms & Phrases
airing out a dispute
putting an end to a dispute
rekindling an old dispute
caught in the middle of a dispute
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