n.
1.a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal
2.the formal presentation of and opposition to a stated proposition (usually followed by a vote) debate v.
1.argue with one another
2.think about carefully
3.discuss the pros and cons of an issue
4.have an argument about something
Idiom of the Day
hands off
left alone, without interfering
The government decided to take a hands-off approach with the teachers during the strike.