Definition of Contention
Contention
con·ten·tion
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(noun)
A heated or bitter dispute, debate, or quarrel.
e.g. The two politicians engaged in a fierce contention over tax reform.
(noun)
a dispute or argument;
e.g. A heated contention between the two lawyers.
(noun)
a rivalry;
e.g. The never ending contention between the two teams.
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