definition of
contention

[1] #1 contention n. a point asserted as part of an argument. wn

[2] #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] #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