disputation

• disputation

disputation

Noun

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

Synonyms:

• debate
• disputation
• public debate

Noun

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"

Synonyms:

• controversy
• contention
• contestation
• disputation
• disceptation
• tilt
• argument
• arguing