Negative

  • Date 2022-07-21

General Definition: The side opposing the resolution in a debate.

  • Public Forum: Commonly used, also known as the “Con“.
  • World Schools Debate: Negative is not a common phrase in WSD, where “Opposition” is used instead
  • British Parliamentary: Negative is not a common phrase in BP, where “Opposition” is used instead
  • Canadian National Debate Format: Negative is not a common phrase in CNDF, where “Opposition” is used instead