Definition of Contention
Contention
con·ten·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a point that is advanced or stated in a debate or argument;
e.g. It was one candidate's contention that increasing the minimum wage would be beneficial.
(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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