Contended
/kənˈtɛndɪd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of contend, meaning to assert or maintain a position in a legal argument.
The plaintiff contended that the contract was breached due to misrepresentation.
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As a past tense verb, 'contended' is used predominantly in legal pleadings and arguments to indicate assertion of claims or positions.
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