a conversation or discussion in which two or more people disagree, often angrily

a reason or set of reasons that somebody uses to show that something is true or correct

a strong/convincing/compelling argument

to advance/present an argument

Having heard both sides of the argument, the court will make a decision.

Her main argument was a moral one.

There are strong arguments for and against euthanasia.

The author makes a compelling argument for the use of hydrogen as a fuel.

What are the arguments in favour of change?

The judge rejected the defence argument that the evidence was too old to be relevant.

the act of disagreeing in a conversation or discussion using a reason or set of reasons

Let's assume for the sake of argument that we can't start till March.

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