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Theory

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Theory is an argument about the rules and norms of debate. A team that proposes a "theory shell" in a round will explain why the opposing team violates the rule or norm the theory team is attempting to enforce and why the opposing team doing so is bad for fairness and education in the debate space.

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Contention

A contention is another word for an argument.

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