English Explanatory Dictionary

contestation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of contesting; emulation
  2. The act of challenging or disputing a claim or idea.
  3. Proof by witness; attestation; testimony.

Pronunciation

/ˌkɒn.tɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.tɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɔn.tesˈtæɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɒn.tesˈtæɪ.ʃən/

Word forms

contestation contestations

Etymology

From contest + -ation.

Synonyms

rivalry strife dispute
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