debate (noun)
81language arts — noun plural : the subjects (as reading, spelling, literature, composition, debate, dramatics) taught in elementary and secondary schools that aim at developing the learner s comprehension of written and oral language as well as his use of it for… …
82third reading — noun 1. : the stage in the British legislative process following the report stage and usually providing for debate on the reported text of a bill before a vote on its final disposition 2. : the stage in the United States legislative process which …
83fun and games — noun plural but singular or plural in construction : light amusement * * * fun and games, (often used ironically) playful or lighthearted activity, as at a party: »“There s been a lot of fun and games today,” [the Assemblyman] declared during the …
84argumentation — noun Date: 15th century 1. the act or process of forming reasons and of drawing conclusions and applying them to a case in discussion 2. debate, discussion …
85cloture — noun Etymology: French clôture, literally, closure, alteration of Middle French closure Date: 1871 the closing or limitation of debate in a legislative body especially by calling for a vote • cloture transitive verb …
86contention — noun Etymology: Middle English contencioun, from Anglo French cuntenciun, from Latin contention , contentio, from contendere Date: 14th century 1. an act or instance of contending 2. a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument 3.… …
87contestation — noun Date: 1580 controversy, debate …
88cottage industry — noun Date: 1921 1. an industry whose labor force consists of family units or individuals working at home with their own equipment 2. a small and often informally organized industry 3. a limited but enthusiastically pursued activity or …
89discussion — noun Date: 14th century 1. consideration of a question in open and usually informal debate 2. a formal treatment of a topic in speech or writing …
90futility — noun (plural ties) Date: circa 1623 1. the quality or state of being futile ; uselessness 2. a useless act or gesture < the futilities of debate for its own sake W. A. White > …
