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The art or practice of disputation or controversy, especially on religious subjects; that branch of theological science which pertains to the history or conduct of ecclesiastical controversy.

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  1. n. The art or practice of disputation or controversy, especially on religious subjects; that branch of theological science which pertains to the history or conduct of ecclesiastical controversy.
  2. n. the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors
  3. The art or practice of disputation or controversy, especially on religious subjects; that branch of theological science which pertains to the history or conduct of ecclesiastical controversy.
  4. The art or practice of disputation or controversy, especiallyon religious subjects; that branch of theological science whichpertains to the history or conduct of ecclesiastical controversy.
  5. n. the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors