expression, noun
room for argument; room for debate
Used when there is still something to discuss or dispute; often appears in negative contexts like 議論の余地がない (there is no room for argument).
この点についてはまだ議論の余地がある。
There is still room for debate on this point.
彼の有罪は明らかで、議論の余地はない。
His guilt is clear; there is no room for argument.
Compound of 議論 (argument, debate) + の (possessive particle) + 余地 (room, margin).