Look up: controversy

1. controversy
   [Noun] Plural form: controversies. A long argument or disagreement.
   Example: The new ring-road caused a lot of controversy.
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2. controversy
   [n] - a contentious speech act
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3. Controversy
   Con'tro·ver`sy noun ; plural Controversies . [ Latin controversia , from controversus turned against, disputed; contro- = contra + versus , past participle of vertere to turn. See Verse...
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4. controversy
   contention noun a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; `they were involved in a violent argument`
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5. Controversy
   • (n.) Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions. • (n.) A suit in law or equity; a question of right. • (n.) Quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference.
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6. controversy
   controversy When two or more disputants argue against each other.
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7. Controversy
   A dispute arising between two or more persons. It differs from case, which includes all suits criminal as well as civil; whereas controversy is a civil and not a criminal proceeding.
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8. Controversy
   `Controversy` is a state of prolonged public dispute or debate, usually concerning a matter of opinion. The word was coined from the Latin controversia, as a composite of controversus – "turned in an opposite direction," from contra – "against" ...
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9. Controversy
   (Prince album) | Name = Controversy | Type = Artist = Prince (musician)|Prince | Cover = Prince_Controversy.jpg | Alt = | Released = October 14, 1981 | Recorded = Uptown, Sunset Sound, Hollywood Sound, 1981 | Genre = Pop, rock, dance, funk, urban, Label = Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros. | P...
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10. Controversy
    (disambiguation) `Controversy` is the disagreement and disapproval of or about someone or something. It typically occurs when criticicism is prolonged and public. `Controversy` may also refer to: See also:
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11. Controversy
    (song) --> "`Controversy`" is the title track and lead single to the 1981 album by Prince. One of his most respected classic funk songs, "Controversy" addresses certain speculation about Prince at the time such as his sexuality, religion and racial background, and how he c...
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12. Controversy
    (law) In jurisprudence, a `controversy` differs from a case; while the latter includes all suits, criminal as well as civil, a controversy is a purely civil proceeding. For example, the Case or Controversy Clause of Article Three of the United States Constitution (Section 2, Clause 1) states ...
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13. Controversy
    (Willie D album) `Controversy` is the debut album of Willie D (released as "Willie Dee"). "Do It Like a G.O." featured Willie D, Prince Johnny C, and Sire Jukebox on this album. The song was also released on the Geto Boys album Grip It! On That Other Level redone fe...
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