The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word OPPUGN
I've seen this crossword clue in The Times
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More clues leading to the result OPPUGN
- Setting up position to hold back attack
- Rang up policy section about dispute
- Ridiculous popgun challenge
- Some bang up politicians over dispute
- Workdog, say faces new dispute
- Call into question popgun that’s shot
- Call into question work finally undertaken by dog
- Challenge old dog within confines of prison
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The straight part
We know that "dispute" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dispute = oppugn.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does OPPUGN mean?
OPPUGN verb- To contradict or controvert; to oppose; to challenge or question the truth or validity of a given statement.