contestation n : a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument" [syn: controversy, contention, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing]

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃǝn

Noun

1. The act of contesting; emulation; rivalry; strife; dispute.
2. Proof by witness; attestation; testimony.