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(dis′pyo̵̅o̅ tā′s̸hən)

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the act of disputing; dispute
discussion marked by formal debate, often as an exercise

Origin: ME disputacioun < L disputatio

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noun

The act of disputing; debate.
An academic exercise consisting of a formal debate or an oral defense of a thesis.

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