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Disputation
01
a structured academic discussion on a thesis
Example
The student successfully defended his thesis during the disputation, earning high praise from the panel.
The disputation concluded with a unanimous agreement on the thesis's validity.
02
a formal discussion where people hold differing views and fail to reach an agreement
Example
The lawyer engaged in a disputation with the opposing counsel over the interpretation of the contract.
The disputation over the budget proposal led to significant delays in the project ’s timeline.
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