Protracted disagreement (8)

I believe the answer is:

conflict

(Other definitions for conflict that I've seen before include "Disagreement, clash" , "Differ" , "Fighting" , "Fracas" , "Difference of opinion, dispute" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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