Controversy /(?)/

pl. Controversies

1. Contention; dispute; debate; discussion; agitation of contrary opinions.

   This left no room for controversy about the title.

   A dispute is commonly oral, and a controversy in writing.

2. Quarrel; strife; cause of variance; difference.

   The Lord hath a controversy with the nations.

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.