Disputed (7)
(Other definitions for debated that I've seen before include "Considered" , "Discussed in public" , "Discussed formally" , "Argued" , "Shared opinions" .)
'disputed' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for argued that I've seen before include "Disputed - . . . . . . the toss" , "Contended or debated" , "Quarrelled or debated" , "Disputed, opposed verbally" , "Bickered" .)