1. A formal debate conducted according to predetermined rules, format, and time limits, where participants present arguments in an organized manner with specific speaking turns and procedures
The structured debate between the candidates followed a strict format with opening statements, rebuttals, and closing arguments.
O debate estruturado entre os candidatos seguiu um formato rigoroso com declarações iniciais, tréplicas e argumentos finais.
2. An educational activity where students engage in organized argumentation on a specific topic following established protocols
The students participated in a structured debate about climate change policies in their civics class.
Os alunos participaram de um debate estruturado sobre políticas de mudanças climáticas em sua aula de educação cívica.