disputation

• Формальный или академический спор, дебаты или обсуждение, часто с участием противоположных точек зрения; в современном употреблении в значительной степени заменено словом 'dispute' или 'debate'.

A formal or academic argument, debate, or discussion, often involving opposing viewpoints; now largely replaced by the word 'dispute' or 'debate' in modern usage.

1. Formal debate or argumentC1formal

   A formal discussion or debate on a specific topic, often involving opposing viewpoints.

   Диспут

   • The scholars engaged in a lengthy disputation on the nature of truth.
   • The disputation between the two philosophers lasted for hours.
   • Medieval universities often held public disputations on theological matters.

   Synonymsargumentcontentioncontroversydebatedialecticdiscussiondisputepolemic

2. Disagreement or controversyC1formal

   A heated or prolonged argument or disagreement.

   Спор или разногласие

   • Their disputation over the contract terms delayed the project.
   • The disputation among the committee members was resolved by a vote.
   • There was a bitter disputation about the allocation of funds.

   Synonymsaltercationargumentcontentioncontroversydebatedisagreementdiscorddisputequarrelwrangle

   Antonymsaccordagreementconcordconsensusharmony