Contention meaning

noun

1. a point asserted as part of an argument

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

   “they were involved in a violent argument”

   Synonymscontroversycontestationdisputationdisceptationtiltargumentarguing

3. the act of competing as for profit or a prize

   “the teams were in fierce contention for first place”

   Synonymscompetitionrivalry