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#1 contention n. a point asserted as part of an argument. wn
#2 contention n. [controversy, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing] a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument". wn
#3 contention n. [competition, rivalry] the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place". wn
#2 contention n. [controversy, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing] a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument". wn
#3 contention n. [competition, rivalry] the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place". wn
