debate (noun)
31stage — noun 1》 a point, period, or step in a process or development. ↘a section of a journey or race. 2》 a raised floor or platform on which actors, entertainers, or speakers perform. ↘(the stage) the acting or theatrical profession. 3》 a scene… …
32guillotine — noun /ˈgɪlətin / (say giluhteen) 1. a machine for beheading persons by means of a heavy blade falling in two grooved posts. 2. a surgical instrument for cutting the tonsils. 3. a device incorporating a long blade for trimming paper. 4.… …
33gag law — noun 1. a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body • Syn: ↑closure, ↑cloture, ↑gag rule • Derivationally related forms: ↑cloture (for: ↑cloture), ↑closure …
34cloture — noun In legislative assemblies that permit unlimited debate (filibuster); a motion, procedure or rule, by which debate is ended so that a vote may be taken on the matter. For example, in the United States Senate, a three fifths majority vote of… …
35give-and-take — noun 1. light teasing repartee • Syn: ↑banter, ↑raillery, ↑backchat • Derivationally related forms: ↑banter (for: ↑banter) • Hypernyms: ↑ …
36tit for tat — noun an equivalent given in return • Hypernyms: ↑return, ↑paying back, ↑getting even * * * n blow for blow, retaliation, revenge, requital, reprisal, measure for measure, counterblow, counterbuff, countercharge FORMAL quid pro quo,lex talionis …
37previous question — noun Date: circa 1715 a parliamentary motion to put the pending question to an immediate vote without further debate or amendment that if defeated has the effect of permitting resumption of debate …
38second reading — noun Date: 1647 1. the stage in the British legislative process following the first reading and usually providing for debate on the principal features of a bill before its submission to a committee for consideration of details 2. the stage in the …
39spin room — noun An area where debate participants their representatives, and/or other interested parties attempt to spin or influence the perception of a debate, usually among assembled reporters …
40authenticity — noun VERB + AUTHENTICITY ▪ cast doubt on, dispute, doubt, question ▪ Some have cast doubt on the authenticity of the official version of events. ▪ ascertain, check, te …
