debate (noun)
121controversy — noun /ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi,ˈkɑntʃɹəˌvɝsi,ˈkɒntrəvəːsi/kənˈtɹɒvəsi/ A debate, discussion of opposing opinions; strife. See Also: controversialist, controvert, controverter, controvertible …
122moot point — noun a) An issue that is subject to, or open for discussion or debate; originally, one to be definitively determined by an assembly of the people. Exactly which of the songs on Small Change originated in London is a moot point. b) An issue… …
123cause célèbre — noun /koz se.lɛbʁ,kɔːz sɛˈlɛbɹ(ə)/ An issue or incident (originally, a legal case) arousing widespread controversy or public debate …
124discussion — noun /dɪˈskʌʃən/ a) Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic. There was then a long discussion of whether to capitalize words like east . b) Text giving further detail on a subject. This topic is not open to discussion. See Also:… …
125parlance — noun /ˈpɑː.ləns,ˈpɑɹ.ləns/ a) A certain way of speaking, of using words, especially when it comes to those with a particular job or interest. b) Speech, discussion or debate. Syn: jargon …
126subpoint — noun A point (proposition in a debate etc.) that forms part of a larger point. Each subpoint has a direct, specific relation to its major point, which you can make clear by the organizational method you choose for your subpoints …
127apparatchik — noun /apəˈɹatʃɪk,æpəˈɹæʧɪk/ a) A member of the Soviet apparat; a Communist bureaucrat or agent. Whether conservatively toeing their Marx or boldly advocating such heretical Western style reforms as the primacy of profits, every important planner …
128gladiator — noun a) (in ancient Rome) a person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal b) a disputant in a public controversy or debate …
