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point of dispute
[/pɔɪnt əv dɪˈspjuːt/]
noun
pl: points of dispute
ponto de discórdia
1.
A subject or issue that is disagreed upon or causes controversy between parties
The main point of dispute between the two countries was the border territory.
O principal ponto de discórdia entre os dois países era o território fronteiriço.
2.
A matter under debate or contention in a discussion or negotiation
Salary became the key point of dispute during the labor negotiations.
O salário tornou-se o ponto de discórdia fundamental durante as negociações laborais.
Synonyms
bone of contention
matter of contention
issue at stake
contentious issue
Antonyms
point of agreement
common ground
consensus
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ponto de discórdia
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
ponto de discórdia
Standard usage
Portugal
ponto de discórdia
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
bone of contention
sticking point
source of conflict
matter of disagreement
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