controversy

UK
/kənˈtrɒvəsi/
US
/kənˈtrɑːvərsi/

Translations

controversynoun
controversies
pl
UK
/kənˈtrɒvəsi/
US
/kənˈtrɑːvərsi/
There was a controversy over the best way to handle the situation.
Было разногласие по поводу лучшего способа решения ситуации.
The book sparked a controversy that led to a public discussion.
Книга вызвала дискуссию, которая привела к общественному обсуждению.
The new policy has caused a lot of controversy among the employees.
Новая политика вызвала много споров среди сотрудников.

Definitions

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.