contention
US /kənˈten.tʃən/
UK /kənˈten.tʃən/
1.
pertikaian, perselisihan, perbalahan
heated disagreement
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The main point of contention was the budget allocation.
Perkara utama pertikaian adalah peruntukan bajet.
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Their long-standing contention over property rights finally went to court.
Pertikaian mereka yang berpanjangan mengenai hak harta akhirnya dibawa ke mahkamah.
2.
dakwaan, hujah, pendapat
an assertion, especially one maintained in argument
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It was his contention that the new policy would harm small businesses.
Adalah dakwaannya bahawa dasar baru akan merugikan perniagaan kecil.
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The lawyer presented his contention to the jury.
Peguam membentangkan dakwaannya kepada juri.