Cŏn'tro-vĕr'sy, n.

n. [Lat. controversia, Pr., Sp., Pg., & It. controversia, Fr. controverse. See infra.] 1. The expression or maintenance of feelings, opinion, or course of action contrary to, or discordant with, those of others; contention; dispute; debate; discussion. This left no room for controversy about the title. Locke. 2. A state of opposition or resistance. [Obs.] And stemming it [the torrent] with hearts of controversy. Shak. Syn.—Dispute; contest; debate; disputation; wrangle; strife; quarrel; hostility.