controversy; deliberation; debate

plural of debatement

plural of debation

One who debates or participates in a debate; one who argues.

An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.

(transitive, intransitive) To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena. / (obsolete, intransitive) To fight.

The act of taking part in a debate.

disputed, under discussion, not settled.

simple past tense and past participle of debate

present participle of debate