Disputation - Definition
disputation
n 1: the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the
opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) [syn:
debate, disputation, public debate]
2: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong
disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
[syn: controversy, contention, contestation,
disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing]