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An issue that is presented for formal disputation
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quodlibet
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Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. 1 (context music English) A form of music with melodies in counterpoint. 2 (context art English) A form of trompe l'oeil which realistically renders domestic items (paper-knives, playing-cards, ribbons, etc). 3 (context philosophy English) A mode of ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
"a nicety, subtlety," late 14c., Latin, literally "what you will, what you please," from quod "what," neuter of qui (see who ) + libet "it pleases" (see love (n.)).
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n. an issue that is presented for formal disputation
Wikipedia
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Quodlibet is a peer-reviewed academic journal of philosophy . It deals with issues that present a common ground between philosophy and theology . The journal covers all areas of theology and philosophy with particular attention for Christianity , though ...
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Quodlibet \Quod"li*bet\ (kw[o^]d"l[i^]*b[e^]t), n. [L., what you please.] A nice point; a subtilty; a debatable point. These are your quodlibets, but no learning. --P. Fletcher. (Mus.) A medley improvised by several performers.
Usage examples of quodlibet.
Now no matter: the theme is back for good, in the left hand of the quodlibet, incarnate in the material of this last, apologetic child whose parent in no way could have foreseen it.