English dictionary

disputation

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Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

noun.communication

Synonyms debate public debate

Source: WordNet 3.0
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

noun.communication

Synonyms arguing argument contention contestation controversy disceptation tilt

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of disputing; a reasoning or argumentation in opposition to something, or on opposite sides; controversy in words; verbal contest respecting the truth of some fact, opinion, proposition, or argument.

noun

Source: webster1913