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contention n

Contention means a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of contention

  • a point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument

Usage examples of contention

Her main contention was that the city needed safer bike lanes.

The lawyer's contention rested on one email from the manager.

He rejected the contention that higher prices always improve quality.

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