disputation, n.
(disputations)
(disputations)
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
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arguing argument contention contestation controversy disceptation disputation tilt
sample sentences
"they were involved in a violent argument"
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the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
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debate disputation public debate
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