in conflict

/ɪn ˈkɒnflɪkt/

in a state of conflict

The two countries are in conflict over the border.

They are fighting about the border.

formal

existing in a state of disagreement, fighting, or opposition

Management and the union are in conflict about wage increases.

They disagree on how much wages should rise.

The policies are in conflict with the constitution.

The policies contradict the constitution.

Often followed by "with" (person/organization) or "over" (issue).

Collocations

in conflict withhaving a disagreement or clash within conflict overdisagreeing about a particular issue

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