argument (n)

She doesn't accept the argument that 16-year-olds are not old enough to vote.
The essay presented a compelling argument in favor of stricter environmental regulations to combat climate change.
In his persuasive essay, the author presented a compelling argument for the importance of renewable energy sources in mitigating climate change.
During the debate, each participant provided well-reasoned arguments to support their respective positions on healthcare reform.
When discussing the budget proposal, the committee members presented various arguments to justify their allocation of funds to education and healthcare.