Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Controversy; deliberation; discussion.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun rare Controversy; deliberation; debate.
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- noun
controversy ;deliberation ;debate
Etymologies
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Examples
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It followed that MJH, when it rendered the required account in the manner it did and the manner in which the debatement was conducted, did not disobey the court order of June
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The most victorious and triumphant king of England, Henry VIII., of that time, for the debatement of certain weighty matters sent me ambassador into Flanders, joined in commission with Cuthbert Tunstall, whose virtue and learning be of more excellency than that I am able to praise them.
The World's Greatest Books — Volume 14 — Philosophy and Economics Various 1910
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For the debatement and final determination whereof, the Kings Majesty sent me ambassador into Flanders, joined in commission with Cuthbert Tunstall, a man doubtless out of comparison, and whom the Kings Majesty of late, to the great rejoicing of all men, did prefer to the office of Master of the Rolls.
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When there they have any debatement among them they sacrifice to this tobacco, that they throw into the fire, and make smoake, of that they puff out of their pipes; whether for peace or adversity or prosperity or warre, such ceremonies they make very often.
Voyages of Peter Esprit Radisson Pierre Esprit Radisson 1673
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