[ahr-gyuh-men-tey-shuh
n] 
| 1. | the process of developing or presenting an argument; reasoning. |
| 2. | discussion; debate; disputation: The lengthy argumentation tired many listeners. |
| 3. | a discussion dealing with a controversial point. |
| 4. | the setting forth of reasons together with the conclusion drawn from them. |
| 5. | the premises and conclusion so set forth. |
| 6. | argument (def. 5). |