Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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public debate | Yes | No | No | No |
disputation | Yes | No | No | No |
public debate (noun) | disputation (noun) |
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the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) | 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 |