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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

contestation

/kɒn.tɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does contestation mean?

noun

A contest or dispute, especially one about a point of law or fact. A challenge or dispute, especially one about the validity of something.

Example

"The lawyer's contestation of the evidence was a key part of the trial."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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