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What does "issue" mean?

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see at issue; take issue with.

See issue in WNW Idioms

at issue

in dispute or under discussion
also, esp. in law, in issue
at variance; in disagreement

join issue

to enter into conflict, argument, etc. with another or each other
to join in submitting an issue for decision at law

take issue

to disagree; differ

See issue in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

at issue

In question; in dispute: “Many people fail to grasp what is really at issue here” (Gail Sheehy).
At variance; in disagreement.

join issue

To enter into controversy.

Law

To submit an issue for decision.

take issue

To take an opposing point of view; disagree.

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