quodlibetz
/ˈkwɒdliːbɛts/Definitions
1. noun
A frivolous or frivolously argued question.
“The professor was famous for asking quodlibets to his students to test their critical thinking skills.”
2. noun
A medieval theological exercise in which a student would argue both sides of a proposition, often in a humorous or satirical manner.
“The medieval scholar’s quodlibet on the nature of God’s existence sparked a heated debate among his peers.”