Disputation

/dɪspjuːtˈeɪʃən/

/dɪˈspjuˈteɪʃən/

Disputation

the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

synonyms : debate

discussion of a topic over which people disagree

synonyms : arguing

Examples

1. What are disputations?

2. And there shall be no disputations among you.

3. And so there were disputes, disputations that were formally held through library medicine.

4. It's conversations, and arguments, and disputations spanning generations.