Controversy

01 n. Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions.

pl. Controversies ((#))

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.
Quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference.
“The Lord hath a controversy with the nations.” — Jer. xxv. 31.
3.
A suit in law or equity; a question of right.[Obs.]
“When any man that had a controversy came to the king for judgment.” — 2 Sam. xv. 2.