disceptation

Dis`cep`ta´tion

n.

1.

Controversy; disputation; discussion. Verbose janglings and endless disceptations. - Strype.

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disceptation

Obsolete, controversy or argument. — disceptator, n.

See also: Argumentation

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

disceptation - a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument" contestation, controversy, arguing, argument, contention, disputation, tilt difference of opinion, dispute, difference, conflict - a disagreement or argument about something important; "he had a dispute with his wife"; "there were irreconcilable differences"; "the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats" argle-bargle, argy-bargy - a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument firestorm - an outburst of controversy; "the incident triggered a political firestorm" sparring - an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage polemic - a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma) fight - an intense verbal dispute; "a violent fight over the bill is expected in the Senate"