About The Word Contestation
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Contestation
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What's The Definition Of Contestation?
[n] a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Contestation: arguing | argument | contention | controversy | disputation | tilt Related Terms | Find terms related to Contestation: See Also | argle-bargle | argy-bargy | conflict | difference | difference of opinion | dispute | polemic | sparring Contestation In Webster's Dictionary \Con`tes*ta"tion\, n. [L. contestatio testimony:
cf. F. contestation a contesting.]
1. The act of contesting; emulation; rivalry; strife;
dispute. ``Loverlike contestation.'' --Milton.
After years spent in domestic, unsociable
contestations, she found means to withdraw.
--Clarendon.
2. Proof by witness; attestation; testimony. [Obs.]
A solemn contestation ratified on the part of God.
--Barrow.
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