Definition: Contention (Meaning of Contention)

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Definition: A violent effort or struggle to obtain, or to resist, something; contest; strife.

Definition: Strife in words; controversy; altercation; quarrel; dispute; as, a bone of contention.

Definition: Vehemence of endeavor; eagerness; ardor; zeal.

Definition: A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion or strife; a position taken or contended for.

Definition: the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"

Definition: a point asserted as part of an argument

Definition: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"