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
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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