debate

US /dɪˈbeɪt/
UK /dɪˈbeɪt/
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dibattito, discussione

a formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward

:
The candidates will participate in a televised debate tonight.
I candidati parteciperanno a un dibattito televisivo stasera.
There was a heated debate about the new policy.
C'è stato un dibattito acceso sulla nuova politica.
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dibattere, discutere

to discuss a particular subject in a formal way

:
They will debate the new law in parliament next week.
Discuteranno la nuova legge in parlamento la prossima settimana.
We need to debate the pros and cons of this decision.
Dobbiamo discutere i pro e i contro di questa decisione.