contention
nounfeminineformal/kõ.tẽ.dɐ/low
con·ten·da
Definition
A dispute, conflict, or competition, especially of a verbal or ideological nature.
The political contention led to a split in the council.
The long-standing contention between the two clans was finally settled.
Common collocations
legal contentionpolitical contentionfamily contention
Etymology
Do latim 'contenda', de 'contendere' (disputar, lutar).