debatably

de·bat·a·ble

 (dĭ-bā′tə-bəl)
adj.
1. Being such that formal argument or discussion is possible.
2. Open to dispute; questionable.
3. In dispute, as land or territory claimed by more than one country.

de·bat′a·bly adv.
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debatably

(dɪˈbeɪtəblɪ)
adv
in a debatable or disputable manner
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