One who makes specious arguments; one who is disputatious.
A type of dialogue or argument where the participants do not have any reasonable goal. The aim is to argue for the sake of conflict, and often to see who can yell the loudest.
Provoking strife, controversy or discord.
A formal objection, especially one by a group.
The noting by a notary public of an unpaid or unaccepted bill.
A written declaration, usually by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances attending loss or damage of ship or cargo, etc.
A collective gesture of disapproval; a demonstration.
to make a solemn written declaration, in due form, on behalf of the holder, against all parties liable for any loss or damage to be sustained by non-acceptance or non-payment of (a bill or note). This should be made by a notary public, whose seal it is the usual practice to affix.
To affirm (something).
To object to.
To make a strong objection.
To call as a witness in affirming or denying, or to prove an affirmation; to appeal to.