kritik

plural kritiks

1. In formal debating, an argument that challenges a certain mindset or assumption made by the opposing team, often from the perspective of critical theory, rather than dealing directly with the topic under debate.

   You can make most theory answers without cards, but some cards do exist which specifically criticize kritiks on a theoretical basis.

   2011, N. Andre Cossette, The Art of Debate: 12th Edition, page 123

   1 more example

   Too much debate theory is based on power rather than reason. Kritiks are used as big sticks to avoid one of the duties closely associated with debating — research.

   2002, Kenneth T. Broda-Bahm, Perspectives in Controversy, page 300