controversy
US /ˈkɑːn.trə.vɝː.si/
UK /ˈkɑːn.trə.vɝː.si/
1.
controverse, polémique, débat
a prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention concerning a matter of opinion
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The new policy sparked a huge controversy.
La nouvelle politique a suscité une énorme controverse.
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There was a lot of controversy surrounding the decision.
Il y a eu beaucoup de controverse autour de la décision.