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Definition of: controversy
(kon′trə·vûr′sē) noun plural ·sies
1. Debate or disputation; discussion as to schemes or opinions.
2. A quarrel or dispute. See synonyms under ALTERCATION, FEUD, QUARREL. [<L controversia <controversus <contra- against + versus, pp. of vertere turn]
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