Contention

Definition of contention:

part of speech: noun

Strife; debate; emulation.

part of speech: noun

A violent straining after any object: strife: debate.

part of speech: noun

Contest; debate; quarrel; strife.

Usage examples for contention:

• She now fell asleep where she lay, and she was startled from her nap, but hardly surprised, to hear her name spoken in the hall far below, as if it were a theme of contention between the bass- voiced Irish girl and some one at the street door, who supported the other side of the question in low, indistinct, lady- like murmurs. "The Coast of Bohemia", William Dean Howells.

• During these troubles many fled to New England; and others caused houses to be built and lands cleared for them, with a view of retiring there, should their contention for religious freedom in England prove unsuccessful. "An Historical Account Of The Rise And Progress Of The Colonies Of South Carolina And Georgia, Volume 1", Alexander Hewatt.

• Admitting that your contention in regard to the presence of the dress of the escaped prisoner in the room of the accused to be well taken, how can you account for the fact that the pass which was given to them in order that they might communicate with you was used by another? "A Voyage with Captain Dynamite", Charles Edward Rich.

• Another bone of contention was her preparation. "The Luckiest Girl in the School", Angela Brazil.