A contentious debate refers to a discussion or argument where people strongly disagree and argue with each other, often becoming heated and intense. Full definition
The most contentious debate over additional taxes on the wealthy and businesses is unlikely at this point to much on education spending. (b4njkids.org)
The Second Amendment is just 27 words long, but it is at the heart of contentious debates on gun control. (nytimes.com)
A number of forward looking cities have set aside contentious debates about charter schools, and have instead chosen to embrace high - quality charter schools in their reform strategies. (educationnext.org)