Debate

From TTT

English-Latin

debate, n.

1. Contention in words or arguments; discussion for the purpose of elucidating truth or influencing action; strife in argument; controversy.
   • disceptatio (-onis, fem.)
   • controversia (-ae, fem.)

debate, v. trans.

1. To contend for in words or arguments; to strive to maintain by reasoning; to dispute; to contest; to discuss; to argue for and against.
   • disputo (-are, -avi, -atum)