disputation
/ˌdɪspjəˈteɪʃən/
noun
- A formal argument or debate, especially one on a specific topic.
- During the disputation, each side presented evidence to support its position.
- The university hosted a public disputation on climate change policy.
- The scholars engaged in a long disputation about the meaning of the ancient text.
- A disagreement or quarrel; an angry or heated argument.
- I try to avoid any disputation with my brother because it only leads to hurt feelings.
- Their friendly discussion turned into a bitter disputation over money.
- The neighbors had a loud disputation about the property line.
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