We can define "man" as someone's mental state. Or we can define "man" as having XY chromosomes. Before any debate can occur both parties need to agree on term

We can define "man" as someone's mental state. Or we can define "man" as having XY chromosomes. Before any debate can occur both parties need to agree on terminology and definitions. Alternatively the argument could be about the legitimacy of the definitions themselves. Was liberty taken to redefine a word without standing?