/ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi/ – nounverb
Definition: 1. cuộc tranh cãi, sự bất đồng ý kiến;
2. tranh chấp, tranh tụng, vụ kiện dân sự;
3. đối tượng tranh chấp, đối tượng tranh cãi.
A more thorough explanation: Controversy is a legal term that refers to a dispute or disagreement between parties that is the subject of a legal action or proceeding. It involves a conflict of legal rights or interests that requires resolution by a court or other legal authority.
Example: The controversy surrounding the new zoning laws led to a heated debate among the city council members.