"kritik" meaning in English

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