controversia

Definitions of controversia
  1. noun
    a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
    synonyms: contenzioso, polemica, questione
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    type of:
    contestazione, polemica, vertenza
    a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  2. noun
    a legal proceeding in a court; a judicial contest to determine and enforce legal rights
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