1. A final decision, judgment, or assertion that is disputed, debated, or likely to provoke disagreement among people
The researcher's controversial conclusion that vaccines cause autism was quickly refuted by the scientific community.
A conclusão controversa do pesquisador de que vacinas causam autismo foi rapidamente refutada pela comunidade científica.
2. An ending statement or finding that contradicts widely accepted beliefs or generates significant public debate
The court reached a controversial conclusion that surprised legal experts across the nation.
O tribunal chegou a uma conclusão controversa que surpreendeu especialistas jurídicos em todo o país.