contestation

Definition of Contestation in English :

a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement

Example Sentences:
'they were involved in a violent argument'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Contestation

noun

the act of contesting; conflict

n.

1. A struggle for superiority or victory between rivals: England's contest with Spain for domination of the seas.

2. A competition, especially one in which entrants perform separately and are rated by judges: a spelling contest.

v. (kən-tĕst, kŏntĕst′) con·test·ed, con·test·ing, con·tests

v.tr.

1. To compete or strive for; struggle to gain or control: trade routes that were contested by competing cultures.

2. To call into question and take an active stand against; dispute or challenge: contest a will. See Synonyms at oppose.

3. Sports To defend against (a shot), as in basketball.

v.intr.

To struggle or compete; contend: contested with other bidders for the antique.