contention contention /kənˈtɛnʃən/

noun

1. () A point asserted as part of an argument  ( contention )
   a point asserted as part of an argument
   
2. () A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement  ( arguing , contestation , disceptation , argument , contention , controversy , disputation , tilt )
   a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
    They were involved in a violent argument
   they were involved in a violent argument
   
3. The act of competing as for profit or a prize  ( contention , rivalry , rivality [Archaic] , competition )
   the act of competing as for profit or a prize
    The teams were in fierce contention for first place
   the teams were in fierce contention for first place