system of ranking in elim rounds where teams with equal records debate each other

the order of legislation as suggested by a committee or legislator, and voted on by the assembly

claim made for or against the resolution, often stated in one declarative sentence. a debate case may be organized into contentions

standard, rule, or test on which a decision or judgements is based. in policy debate, the basis for establishing or evaluating policy.

speech that rebuilds arguments after attacks, refutes arguments of the opposing team, and summarizes the debate. generally, no new arguments are allowed in rebuttal speeches

the proposition or subject offered to debate

the key points in a debate that are crucial to the outcome, reasons why the judge should give the decision to a team

the current state of affairs, the present system

movements made during a performance

a concept, standard, or ideal in value debate rounds. something which, according to the debater, should be upheld