Contention definition

Contention

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WordNet

(1) The act of competing as for profit or a prize

"The teams were in fierce contention for first place"

(2) A point asserted as part of an argument

(3) A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

"They were involved in a violent argument"

WiktionaryText

< < < < , pp. ; see contend.

struggle, contest, strife, argument, debate
A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for.

It is my contention that state lotteries are taxes on stupid people.