- 1. n. The act of contesting; emulation; rivalry; strife; dispute. Source: opted
- 2. n. Proof by witness; attestation; testimony. Source: opted
- 3. n. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement Source: wordnet
- 4. 1. The act of contesting; emulation; rivalry; strife; dispute. "Loverlike contestation." Milton. After years spent in domestic, unsociable contestations, she found means to withdraw. Clarendon. 2. Proof by witness; attestation; testimony. [Obs.] A solemn contestation ratified on the part of God. Barrow. Source: webster
- 5. n:100 n a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement Source: ecdict
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