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contention
nounfeminineformaluncommon/kõ.tẽ.dɐ/con·ten·da
Definition
1A dispute, conflict, or competition, especially of a verbal or ideological nature.
Usage examples
“The political contention led to a split in the council.”
“The long-standing contention between the two clans was finally settled.”
Common combinations
legal contentionpolitical contentionfamily contention