to consider or examine by argument, comment, etc.; talk over or write about, esp. to explore solutions; debate

to discuss the proposed law on taxes.

Civil Law .

to collect a debt from (the person primarily liable) before proceeding against the person secondarily liable.

to execute against the movable property of (a debtor) before proceeding against the debtor's immovable property, as land.

Rare . to consume (food or drink) enthusiastically.

Obsolete . to make known; reveal.

noun

discussant