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Thesaurus: contestation

The act of contesting; emulation; rivalry; strife; dispute.

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  1. n. The act of contesting; emulation; rivalry; strife; dispute.
  2. n. Proof by witness; attestation; testimony.
  3. n. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  4. n:100 n a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement