v. i. [ L. disceptare. ] To debate; to discuss. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

One dissertates, he is candid;
Two must discept, -- has distinguished. R. Browning. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. disceptatio. ] Controversy; disputation; discussion. [ Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Verbose janglings and endless disceptations. Strype. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ L. ] One who arbitrates or decides. [ R. ] Cowley. [ 1913 Webster ]