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disputation
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disputation in WordNet English dictionary
noun
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
"they were involved in a violent argument"
controversy
contention
contestation
disputation
disceptation
tilt
argument
arguing
the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
debate
disputation
public debate
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