debate
de-bate
noun
A formal discussion on a particular subject, often in public or parliament.
"The parliamentary debate on the bill was lively."
verb
To discuss a subject formally, often with differing opinions or viewpoints.
"They debated the merits of the new policy."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: consider, deliberate, turn over, moot, disputation, public debate, argumentation, argument, contend, fence, argue