debate

debate
1. noun
a) An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision.

After a four-hour debate, the committee voted to table the motion.

b) An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views.

The debate over the age of the universe is thousands of years old.

2. verb
To participate in a debate; to dispute, argue, especially in a public arena.

Well knew they both his person, sith of late / With him in bloudie armes they rashly did debate.

See Also: debatable, debation

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