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controversy (iou)



controversy noun & verb. LME.
[Latin controversia, from controversus disputed, from contro- var. of contra- CONTRA- + versus pa. pple of vertere turn: see -Y3.]
A. noun.
Disputation on a matter of opinion or (formerly) rival claims. LME.
beyond controversy, without controversy unquestionably. draw the saw of controversy: see SAW noun1.
H. E. Manning This text has been the subject of endless controversy.
A (prolonged) argument or debate, esp. one conducted in public. LME.
A. Toffler A fierce controversy is..raging today among biologists over the..ethical issues arising out of eugenics.
B. verb intrans. Engage in controversy. rare. L16-M19.