debate (subs.) Copy link Outline 1. contrōversia, disceptātio2. (Of a debate in a deliberative body) • debate (subs.): 1. contrōversia, disceptātio: v. dispute, discussion. 2. (Of a debate in a deliberative body): expr. by agitur (impers.): during the d., interea dum [de ea re] agitur: v. preced. art. (3).