a discussion or argument, especially a formal one in front of an audience: a Parliamentary debate.
az: mükalimə, müzakirə
ru: дебаты
♦ verb
1 to hold a formal discussion (about): Parliament will debate the question tomorrow.
az: müzakirə etmək
ru: вести дебаты
2 to think about or talk about something before coming to a decision: We debated whether to go by bus or train.
az: düşünüb-daşınmaq, mübahisə etmək
ru: размышлять