Contest
/ˈkɒn.tɛst/
Definitions
- (v.) To challenge or oppose the validity or legality of a claim or decision.
The plaintiff decided to contest the will in court.
- (n.) A dispute or competition regarding rights, claims, or decisions.
There was a contest over the ownership of the property.
Forms
- contests
- contested
- contesting
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal contexts to denote formal opposition; precision in specifying the subject matter contested is recommended.
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