disputation
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Definition & Meaning of "disputation"in English

Disputation
01

a structured academic discussion on a thesis 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
singular
not gender specific
Plural form
disputations
Examples
The student successfully defended his thesis during the disputation, earning high praise from the panel. 
02

a formal discussion where people hold differing views and fail to reach an agreement 

Examples
The lawyer engaged in a disputation with the opposing counsel over the interpretation of the contract. 
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