I don't mind in the least! MY definition of debate is that of Daniel Webster's. That is the TRUE definition and I always go by what HE says.

If a word pops unto my mind that I would like to use in something I am writing and I'm not quite sure if it's right, I always check the dictionary first.

In my personal experience, "debate" always ends in an argument one way or the other. Only among very self-controlled, highly educated people can they all come to a single conclusion after the debate is over. That is because they are ALL open to listening to other's views. Their mind is open to accepting other perspectives and are willing to tweak theirs from just a tiny bit to a whole lot.

Those that simply cannot agree and for reasons of their own cannot or will not change their perspective, simply stay quiet and don't try to impose by force, their own perspective. They agree to disagree.