controversion
/ˌkɒntrə(ʊ)ˈvəːʃn/noun
1The action of controvert; disputation, argument; opposition to or contradiction of a claim or assertion; engagement in controversy.
2The action of turning in the opposite direction (literal and figurative ); an instance of this.
Origin
Mid 16th century; earliest use found in Copie Lettre sent to Preachers. From (i) Middle French controversion controversy, quarrel.