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| argue |
to debate. [1/5 definitions] |
| argumentative |
given to argument, debate, or violent clashes of opinion, often without cause; contentious. |
| canvass |
to discuss or debate (an issue, question, or the like) thoroughly. [1/8 definitions] |
| cause célèbre |
any court case, issue, or controversy that arouses great public interest or debate. |
| cloture |
in U.S. parliamentary procedure, a method of ending debate and causing an immediate vote on the matter being discussed. [2 definitions] |
| contend |
to argue; dispute; debate. [1/3 definitions] |
| contention |
a point asserted in argument or debate. [1/3 definitions] |
| controversial |
subject to debate. [1/3 definitions] |
| controversy |
a disagreement; debate. |
| debatable |
open to debate or argument; doubtful. |
| debate |
a kind of competition between two people or two teams who disagree on particular issue or set of issues. Each side is given certain amounts of time in which they can talk and present their argument. When one side talks, the other side must be quiet. A debate like this is done in front of an audience. [1/4 definitions] |
| deliberative |
organized or convened to debate issues formally for the purpose of determining policy. [1/2 definitions] |
| disputant |
involved or participating in argument, debate, or dispute. [1/2 definitions] |
| disputation |
the act of disputing; discussion or debate. [2 definitions] |
| dispute |
to argue or debate about. [2/4 definitions] |
| forensic |
pertaining to, used in, or fit for public discussion or debate; rhetorical. [2/5 definitions] |
| impregnable1 |
absolutely secure, as a point or position in a debate. [1/2 definitions] |
| logomachy |
a debate or argument marked by the incorrect use of words. [1/3 definitions] |
| moot |
to present for debate or discussion; broach. [1/6 definitions] |
| outdebate |
combined form of debate. |
| peremptory |
in law, not allowing for debate or argument. [1/4 definitions] |
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