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contention

con·ten·tion [ kən ténshən ] (plural con·ten·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. assertion in argument: an opinion or claim stated in the course of an argument
It is my contention that the plan was bound to fail.

2. disagreement: angry disagreement between people
a lot of contention over the quality of the goods

3. rivalry: competition between rivals or opponents
fierce contention for the title

[14th century. Directly or via French< Latin contention-< contendere (see contend)]
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