the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote), An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision, Deliberation; consideration, intransitive verb_ To engage in argument by discussing opposing points, To deliberate on; consider, To discuss or argue (a question, for example) formally, verb_ think about carefully; weigh, argue with one another, discuss the pros and cons of an issue