disputation

• Disputa o debate formal, especialmente académico o escolástico, en el que se defienden posiciones opuestas mediante argumentos; también puede referirse a una controversia o discusión prolongada. En gran medida equivale a 'disputa' o '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.

   Disputación formal

   • 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.

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2. Disagreement or controversyC1formal

   A heated or prolonged argument or disagreement.

   Disputa o controversia

   • 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.

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