One can take it to be disputative (5)

I believe the answer is:

issue

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'one can take' is the definition.
'issue' can be an answer for 'take' (synonyms). I am unsure of the 'one can' bit.

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(Other definitions for issue that I've seen before include "Matter for discussion" , "Emit" , "Topic; give out" , "Argument" , "Edition of a publication" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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