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namely

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Definition

  • 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.
  • an act or instance of contending //He has taken himself out of contention for the directorship.
  • rivalry, competition
    anger and disagreement //There has been much contention in the family for years. //a source/point of contention //an issue that is still in contention [=that is still being argued about]
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
argument assertion thesis
Examples
  • //That has been a source of contention for years.
  • //He is in contention for the Olympic medal.
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2