arguing vs disputation

arguing and disputation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
arguing	Yes	No	No	No
disputation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, arguing and disputation are synonyms defined as:

arguing and disputation: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

Other synonyms of arguing include argument, contention, contestation, controversy, disceptation, tilt.

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