Predestinarian: alternatives and connections

An agreement between parties in controversy, by which satisfaction for an injury is stipulated, and which, when executed, bars a suit.

To commit the first act of hostility or offense; to begin a quarrel or controversy; to make an attack; -- with on.

The first attack, or act of hostility; the first act of injury, or first act leading to a war or a controversy; unprovoked attack; ass…

To discuss with great earnestness; to debate; as, a controversy hotly agitated.

Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.

Warm contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy; wrangle; wordy contest.

A person appointed, or chosen, by parties to determine a controversy between them.

The hearing and determination of a cause between parties in controversy, by a person or persons chosen by the parties.

A person, or one of two or more persons, chosen by parties who have a controversy, to determine their differences. See Arbitration.

A process of reasoning, or a controversy made up of rational proofs; argumentation; discussion; disputation.

To assail with unfriendly speech or writing; to begin a controversy with; to attempt to overthrow or bring into disrepute, by criticis…

An invitation to engage in a contest or controversy of any kind; a defiance; specifically, a summons to fight a duel; also, the letter…

Strife; contention; controversy.

That which ends a dispute or controversy; a decisive argument.

Mutual agreement to terms or conditions for the settlement of a difference or controversy; also, the terms or conditions of settlement…

Pertaining to a Presbyterian consistory; -- a contemptuous term of 17th century controversy.

Strife in words; controversy; altercation; quarrel; dispute; as, a bone of contention.

Contested; litigated; litigious; having power to decide controversy.