disputation
英 [dɪspjuː'teɪʃ(ə)n; -pjʊ't-]
美['dɪspjʊ'teʃən]
- n. 争论；辩论；驳斥
英英释意
- 1. the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote)
- 2. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement;
- "they were involved in a violent argument"