Open Debate is the process of free and equal citizens or their representatives use public reason for the statement of reasons each other and try to reach mutual agreement.

公开辩论是自由、平等的公民或其代表公开利用理性相互陈述理由并力图达成一致意见的过程。

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While it was acknowledged that 'common good' status was technically difficult to explain and open to interpretation, examples of parks and town halls earmarked for public use, were just two put forward by councils.

BBC: Justice Committee