Stance

General Definition: A framing argument explaining the fundamental position of a debate team; often used synonymously with or in support of a “Burden“.

• Public Forum: Not used in PF, where “Framework” is used to develop the stance.
• World Schools Debate: Not a common phrase in WSD, where “Burden” is used to develop the stance.
• British Parliamentary: see general definition.
• Canadian National Debate Format: see general definition.