Contention (Noun)
Meaning 1
A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
The act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
A point asserted as part of an argument.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.