Discussed (6,4)
'discussed' is the definition.
(debating is a kind of discussing)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for debated that I've seen before include "Shared opinions" , "Contemplated" , "Discussed in public" , "Discussed formally" , "Argued" .)
'discussed' is the definition.
('talk over' can be a synonym of 'discuss')
This is the entire clue.