contention
n 1: a point asserted as part of an argument
2: a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were
involved in a violent argument" [syn: {controversy}, {contestation},
{tilt}, {argument}, {arguing}]
3: the act of competing as for profit or a prize: "the teams
were in fierce contention for first place" [syn: {competition},
{rivalry}] [ant: {cooperation}]