1. (noun) debate, disputation, public debate
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
Synonyms: contestation, controversy, public debate, disceptation, disputation, tilt, contention, argument, arguing, debate, argumentation
2. (noun) controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Synonyms: debate, disceptation, lean, list, rivalry, careen, inclination, sway, leaning, contention, line, rock, argument, tilt, joust, controversy, competition, disputation, literary argument, contestation, line of reasoning, arguing, statement, argumentation, logical argument, public debate, parameter
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