· the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)
Synonym(s): debate, public_debate
Hypernym(s): public_speaking, speechmaking, speaking, oral_presentation
· a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
Synonym(s): controversy, contention, contestation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing
Hypernym(s): dispute, difference, difference_of_opinion, conflict