A "controversial firing" refers to a situation where someone is let go from their job in a way that creates disagreement or debate among people. Full definition
Former MoMA film curator Lawrence Kardish weighs in on the institution's controversial firing of long - time assistant curator of film Sally Berger: «I no longer understand what goes on in my old stomping grounds... Doesn't a curator have the right to pick and choose what is to be shown under his / her auspices?» (artfcity.com)
Not content to stoke controversial fires by referring to their game world's biggest conflict as a «mechanical apartheid,» the brains behind Deus Ex: Mankind Divided have caused a racially charged shitstorm once more with recent promotional material revealing a sign that reads Augs Lives Matter. (thejimquisition.com)
October 3, 2013 The bond validation hearing for the City of Cape Coral's controversial fire service assessment is scheduled for Monday at 3:30 p.m. at the Lee County Courthouse in Judge Keith R. more»» (flguide.com)