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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."

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