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disputation

/,dɪspjʊ'teɪʃən/

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noun
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
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arguing argument contention contestation controversy disceptation tilt

type of:
difference of opinion dispute conflict difference
noun
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
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debate public debate

type of:
public speaking speechmaking oral presentation speaking

Definition that contains disputation

academician a scholar who is skilled in academic disputation
quodlibet an issue that is presented for formal disputation
eristic given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments
eristic the art of logical disputation (especially if specious)
schoolman a scholar who is skilled in academic disputation
eristical given to disputation for its own sake and often employing specious arguments