in conflict
/ɪn ˈkɒnflɪkt/prepositional phrase★Intermediate— in a state of conflict
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.
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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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