contention

Noun
  1. A point asserted as part of an argument (synset 106744127)
    is a type of: assertion, asseveration, averment - a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
    subtypes: submission - (law) a contention presented by a lawyer to a judge or jury as part of the case he is arguing
  2. A contentious speech act;
    A dispute where there is strong disagreement (synset 107197811)
    "they were involved in a violent argument"
    is a type of: conflict, difference, difference of opinion, dispute - a disagreement or argument about something important
    subtypes:
    • argle-bargle, argy-bargy - a verbal dispute; a wrangling argument
    • firestorm - an outburst of controversy
    • sparring - an argument in which the participants are trying to gain some advantage
    • polemic - a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
    • fight - an intense verbal dispute
    same as: arguing, argument, contestation, controversy, disceptation, disputation, tilt
  3. The act of competing as for profit or a prize (synset 101171059)
    "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
    is a type of: group action - action taken by a group of people
    subtypes: contest - a struggle between rivals
    same as: competition, rivalry

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