Contending
/kən-ˈtɛn-dɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) Engaging in a dispute or legal argument, often in litigation or adversarial proceedings.
The parties are contending over the validity of the contract.
Forms
- contend
- contended
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Commentary
As a gerund, 'contending' functions as the present participle of 'contend,' emphasizing ongoing legal disputes rather than completed actions.
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