disputation

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
  2. noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

Etymology

English dispute + -ation, from Old French disputation, from Latin disputatio.

In classic literature

Synonyms

debate, public debate

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