Definition of contestation Contestation

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We found 6 definitions of contestation from 4 different sources.

What does contestation mean?

Noun
contestation - a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
		controversy, contention, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing
		difference of opinion, dispute, difference, conflict coming into conflict with
		argle-bargle, argy-bargy a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument
		firestorm an outburst of controversy; "the incident triggered a political firestorm"
		sparring an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
		polemic a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)