Definition of contention
1 : a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
It is his contention that allowing a casino to be built would not be in the best interests of the city.
2 : an act or instance of contending He has taken himself out of contention for the directorship.
3 : rivalry, competition
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The first known use of contention was in the 14th century
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