controversy

noun

con·tro·ver·sy ˈkän-trə-ˌvər-sē How to pronounce controversy (audio)

British also kən-ˈträ-və-sē

plural controversies

: a discussion marked especially by the expression of opposing views : dispute

The decision aroused a controversy among the students.

: quarrel, strife

Example Sentences

The decision aroused much controversy among the students. The new movie is a subject of controversy. There is controversy surrounding the team's decision to trade the star pitcher. The controversy is over whether he should be fired or not. A controversy arose over the new law.

Recent Examples on the Web Tuesday night defeated Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo in their Democratic primary, according to Associated Press projections, ending a bruising, ugly contest that was rife with controversy.

Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Bryan Harsin doesn’t believe Auburn has any sort of quarterback controversy after utilizing both T.J. Finley and Robby Ashford in Week 1.

Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2022 However, some controversy surrounds the extract: a review published in 2021 noted that long-term consumption of food-grade carrageenan might be associated with intestinal inflammation.

Chris Baraniuk, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 Trump, meanwhile, heads to Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (where Biden just happened to be earlier in the week) for his own rally on Saturday, as the former president has once again been caught up in scandal, controversy and investigation.

Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Whether all of this controversy and attention ultimately overshadows the movie remains to be seen.

Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 But in escaping what would have been a colossal setback to start the season, PSU stayed on course to compete for a major bowl, avoided a burgeoning quarterback controversy and pulled out the sort of narrow win that eluded last year's team.

Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 The approach has generated some controversy among vaccine experts.

Naomi Thomas And Brenda Goodman, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022 The city was reluctant to approve the restaurant, citing the swirl of public controversy that surrounds Zierath.

Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

controversy

noun

con·tro·ver·sy ˈkän-trə-ˌvər-sē Brit also kən-ˈträ-vər-sē How to pronounce controversy (audio)

plural controversies

: a state of dispute or disagreement

suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars

U.S. Constitution amend. VII

: a civil action involving a real and immediate dispute between parties with adverse interests

Note: Article III of the U.S. Constitution gives the judiciary the power to decide cases and controversies. Article III's limitation of the judicial power to cases or controversies requires that an action brought in the federal court involve parties with standing to sue and questions that are ripe and not moot.

单词	controversies
释义	controversy noun con·tro·ver·sy ˈkän-trə-ˌvər-sē British also kən-ˈträ-və-sē plural controversies 1 : a discussion marked especially by the expression of opposing views : dispute The decision aroused a controversy among the students. 2 : quarrel, strife Synonyms altercation argle-bargle [chiefly British] argument argy-bargy [chiefly British] battle royal bicker brawl contretemps cross fire disagreement dispute donnybrook falling-out fight hassle imbroglio kickup misunderstanding quarrel rhubarb row scrap set-to spat squabble tiff wrangle See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The decision aroused much controversy among the students. The new movie is a subject of controversy. There is controversy surrounding the team's decision to trade the star pitcher. The controversy is over whether he should be fired or not. A controversy arose over the new law. Recent Examples on the Web Tuesday night defeated Boston City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo in their Democratic primary, according to Associated Press projections, ending a bruising, ugly contest that was rife with controversy. Danny Mcdonald, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2022 Bryan Harsin doesn’t believe Auburn has any sort of quarterback controversy after utilizing both T.J. Finley and Robby Ashford in Week 1. Tom Green \| Tgreen@al.com, al, 6 Sep. 2022 However, some controversy surrounds the extract: a review published in 2021 noted that long-term consumption of food-grade carrageenan might be associated with intestinal inflammation. Chris Baraniuk, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2022 Trump, meanwhile, heads to Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (where Biden just happened to be earlier in the week) for his own rally on Saturday, as the former president has once again been caught up in scandal, controversy and investigation. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 2 Sep. 2022 Whether all of this controversy and attention ultimately overshadows the movie remains to be seen. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2022 But in escaping what would have been a colossal setback to start the season, PSU stayed on course to compete for a major bowl, avoided a burgeoning quarterback controversy and pulled out the sort of narrow win that eluded last year's team. Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 The approach has generated some controversy among vaccine experts. Naomi Thomas And Brenda Goodman, CNN, 31 Aug. 2022 The city was reluctant to approve the restaurant, citing the swirl of public controversy that surrounds Zierath. Beck Andrew Salgado, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English controversie, from Anglo-French, from Latin controversia, from controversus disputable, literally, turned against, from contro- (akin to contra-) + versus, past participle of vertere to turn — more at worth First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition controversy noun con·tro·ver·sy ˈkän-trə-ˌvər-sē plural controversies 1 : argument that involves many people who strongly disagree about something : dispute 2 : quarrel entry 1 sense 1 Legal Definition controversy noun con·tro·ver·sy ˈkän-trə-ˌvər-sē Brit also kən-ˈträ-vər-sē plural controversies 1 : a state of dispute or disagreement suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars U.S. Constitution amend. VII 2 : a civil action involving a real and immediate dispute between parties with adverse interests Note: Article III of the U.S. Constitution gives the judiciary the power to decide cases and controversies. Article III's limitation of the judicial power to cases or controversies requires that an action brought in the federal court involve parties with standing to sue and questions that are ripe and not moot. controversies noun plural of controversy 1 as in disputes an often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions the seemingly imperishable controversy over the teaching of evolution Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disputes disagreements altercations quarrels arguments fights misunderstandings bickers brawls imbroglios disputations squabbles debates feuds skirmishes clashes contretemps wrangles differences spats tiffs donnybrooks rows tussles battle royales battles royal cross fires fallings-out falling-outs protests rhubarbs battle royals hassles contentions kickups battles royale tangles objections argle-bargles scraps set-tos dissentions argy-bargies vendettas attacks dissensions protestations run-ins logomachies fracas fracases fisticuffs catfights affrays melees fusses mêlées frays free-for-alls 2 as in debates variance of opinion on a matter there is considerable controversy regarding the assassination of President Kennedy Synonyms & Similar Words disputes debates disputations disagreements differences contestations difficulties dissentions firestorms dissensions contentions conflicts conflictions clashes arguments quarrels nonconcurrences discords dissensuses dissonances struggles fights misunderstandings collisions altercations strifes divisions bickers divarications disaccords combats fallings-out falling-outs kickups set-tos Antonyms & Near Antonyms agreements consensuses harmonies compliances accords acceptances unanimities concords peaces See More
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