 disputation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement | |
| Synonyms: | argument controversy contention tilt arguing disceptation contestation | |
| Examples: | "they were involved in a violent argument" |
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| Related terms: | dispute fight argle-bargle sparring firestorm polemic argue contest | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote) | |
| Synonyms: | debate public_debate | |
| Related terms: | public_speaking quarrel | |
| Similar spelling: |
disputatious dissipation disputative disputatiously disputant disceptation disputable disputed dissipate |
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