Contesting
/kənˈtɛstɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of disputing or challenging a legal claim, decision, or right.
The defendant is contesting the validity of the will.
- (v.) The process of formally opposing a probate matter, such as a will or estate distribution.
Contesting the will requires filing a petition in the probate court.
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Commentary
Often used in legal contexts to describe active opposition to claims or decisions, particularly in probate and litigation settings.
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