contention
US /kənˈten.tʃən/
UK /kənˈten.tʃən/
1.
heated disagreement
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The main point of contention was the budget allocation.
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Their long-standing contention over property rights finally went to court.
2.
an assertion, especially one maintained in argument
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It was his contention that the new policy would harm small businesses.
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The lawyer presented his contention to the jury.