спор; дискуссия; полемика((an) argument between opposing points of view • the controversy over the appointment of the new chairman); расхождение во мнениях; ссора; разногласие; прения(НаташаВ); разногласия(international controversy – международный спор, международные разногласия Taras); неоднозначный вопрос(ART Vancouver); дебаты; контроверза; противоречивая ситуация(a disagreement or argument about something that people have strong feelings about and which is important to many people: The ruling is still a matter of great controversy. Common Mistakes ⃝ This word is often misspelled as contoversary. Phrase Bank ⃝ There is no longer a justiciable (=an issue that can be decided by a court) controversy at issue, and we dismiss the appeal. ⃝ The plaintiffs had a personal stake in the outcome of the controversy. ⃝ As to the amount in controversy, the Complaint alleged that damages were in excess of $15,000. ⃝ The contract contained a provision requiring that any contract-related controversy be submitted to arbitration. ⃝ The complaint did not present a case or controversy. ⃝ The court's factual findings are not in controversy. ⃝ The order resolved a controversy involving the prize winner. ⃝ No real controversy exists. Additional Notes ⃝ US federal courts can only decide genuine cases or controversies, which means that they do not have the power to decide theoretical cases. TED Alexander Demidov); неоднозначная ситуация(Taras); скандальность(Olya34); спорный вопрос(controversy (over/about/surrounding somebody/something): public discussion and argument about something that many people strongly disagree about, disapprove of, or are shocked by • to arouse/cause controversy • a bitter controversy over/about the site of the new airport • the controversy surrounding his latest movie • The President resigned amid considerable controversy. OALD Alexander Demidov); словопрение; прение; сопротивление; борьба; скандальная известность(Commissioner Tom Digby said he was unaware of the controversy surrounding J.K. Rowling — author of the seven Harry Potter novels and several spinoff books — when the board voted to host the event this holiday season. “I was shocked because the views of the author are completely inconsistent with how the Vancouver Park Board treats transgender, gender diverse and Two Spirit individuals,” Digby said.ctvnews.caART Vancouver)