contestation
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒn.tɛsˈteɪ.ʃən/
The English word “contestation” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- The act of contesting; emulation
- The act of challenging or disputing a claim or idea.
- Proof by witness; attestation; testimony.
Etymology
From contest + -ation.
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