CONTROVERSY

controversy. Controversy, n. a dispute, quarrel, enmity

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Con″tro‐ver′sy (?), n.; pl. Controversies (#). [[L. controversia, fr. controversus turned against, disputed; contro- = contra + versus, p. p. of vertere to turn. See Verse.]] 1. 1. Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions.
This left no room for controversy about the title. Locke. A dispute is commonly oral, and a controversy in writing. Johnson. 2. 2. Quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference.
The Lord hath a controversy with the nations. Jer. xxv. 31. 3. 3. A suit in law or equity; a question of right.
When any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment. 2 Sam. xv. 2. Syn. — Dispute; debate; disputation; disagreement; altercation; contention; wrangle; strife; quarrel.