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Definitions for: Controversy
[n] a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
Webster (1913) Definition: Con"tro*ver`sy, n.; pl. Controversies. [L.
controversia, fr. controversus turned against, disputed;
contro- = contra + versus, p. p. of vertere to turn. See
Verse.]
1. Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of
contrary opinions.
This left no room for controversy about the title.
--Locke.
A dispute is commonly oral, and a controversy in
writing. --Johnson.
2. Quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference.
The Lord hath a controversy with the nations. --Jer.
xxv. 31.
3. A suit in law or equity; a question of right. [Obs.]
When any man that had a controversy came to the king
for judgment. --2 Sam. xv.
2.
Syn: Dispute; debate; disputation; disagreement; altercation;
contention; wrangle; strife; quarrel.
Synonyms: arguing, argument, contention, contestation, disputation, tilt
See Also: argle-bargle, argy-bargy, conflict, difference, difference of opinion, dispute, polemic, sparring
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