a bone of contention

US /ə ˌboʊn əv kənˈten.ʃən/
UK /ə ˌboʊn əv kənˈten.ʃən/
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punca perselisihan, isu pertikaian

a subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement

:
The division of assets became a bone of contention during the divorce proceedings.
Pembahagian aset menjadi punca perselisihan semasa prosiding perceraian.
The new parking policy has been a bone of contention among residents.
Dasar tempat letak kereta baharu telah menjadi punca perselisihan di kalangan penduduk.