A competitive event testing knowledge and reasoning where opposing sides debate a specific topic; often involves a moderator, judges, and an audience.

large-scale public debate or mass discussion, especially a political one during the Cultural Revolution period

An organized, formal meeting where speakers present opposing views on a specific topic and argue against each other's points.

the phase of a trial during which both the prosecution and defense present their legal arguments and contest evidence before the court

legal proceedings in which parties or their lawyers make spoken statements and arguments before a court

The art or skill of debating; techniques used to express ideas and persuade an audience through eloquent speech.

a long speech or series of speeches used to delay or prevent a vote in a legislative assembly