(see the vb.) [f. CONTROVERT + -ING1.] The action of the verb CONTROVERT; debating, disputing.
1665. Manley, Grotius’ Low C. Warres, 11. After many delayes and controvertings, a Tax was granted by the States.
1852. J. H. Newman, Scope Univ. Educ., 26. It is not safe controverting with the master of twenty legions.
