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controversy

/kənˈtrɒvəsi/

/kənˈtrɑːvərsi/

Translations

controversynoun

controversies

/kənˈtrɒvəsi/

/kənˈtrɑːvərsi/

The new policy sparked a heated controversy among the citizens.

La nouvelle politique a suscité une vive controverse parmi les citoyens.

Additional translations

polémiqueSurtout dans un contexte médiatique, public ou idéologique.

litigeSens juridique.

Synonyms

controversynoun

A prolonged public dispute, debate, or contention; disputation concerning a matter of opinion.

The new policy sparked a heated controversy among the citizens.

A disagreement, typically when prolonged, public, and heated.

The controversy over the book's content led to its removal from the library.

Law: A justiciable dispute brought before a court or administrative body.

The Constitution restricts federal jurisdiction to cases and controversies.