Discussion for elucidating truth; strife in argument or reasoning, between persons of different opinions, each endeavoring to prove his own opinion right, and that of his opposer wrong; to discuss or examine different arguments in the mind. Webster's 1828 Dictionary
2007-2008 Debate Topics
Team Debate
Resolved: That the United States federal government should substantially change its policy on illegal immigration.
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Resolved: That the United States of America ought to more highly value isolationism.