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View usage for: (dɪspjʊteɪʃən) Word forms: plural disputationsvariable nounDisputation is discussion on a subject which people cannot agree about. [formal] After much legal disputation our right to resign was established. Synonyms: dispute, debate, controversy, polemics More Synonyms of disputation disputation in British English (ˌdɪspjʊˈteɪʃən) noun1. the act or an instance of arguing 2. a formal academic debate on a thesis 3. an obsolete word for conversation disputation in American English (ˌdɪspjuˈteɪʃən) noun1. the act of disputing; dispute 2. discussion marked by formal debate, often as an exercise Word origin ME disputacioun < L disputatioExamples of 'disputation' in a sentencedisputation after much legal disputation Additional synonymsDefinition argument or debate concerning a matter about which there is strong disagreement The proposed cuts have caused considerable controversy. Synonyms argument, debate, row, discussion, dispute, contention, quarrel, squabble, strife, wrangle, wrangling, polemic, altercation, dissensionDefinition a discussion There has been a lot of debate about this point. Synonyms discussion, talk, argument, dispute, analysis, conversation, consideration, controversy, dialogue, contention, deliberation, polemic, altercation, disputationDefinition disagreement and argument a great deal of dissension within the armed forces Synonyms disagreement, conflict, dissent, dispute, contention, quarreling, friction, strife, discord, discordance, conflict of opinion Nearby words ofdisputation - disprove
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