contention

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a point asserted as part of an argument
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a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
"they were involved in a violent argument"
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the act of competing as for profit or a prize
"the teams were in fierce contention for first place"
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