ETYM Cf. Late Lat. controversialis.
Marked by or capable of arousing controversy.
Débat, dispute, contestation sur une question, sur une opinion, etc.
ETYM Latin controversia, from controversus turned against, disputed; contro- = contra + versus, p. p. of vertere to turn. Related to Verse.
A dispute where there is strong disagreement; SYN. contention, contestation, tilt, argument, arguing.