Main entry: contention, rivalry, competition
Definition: the act of competing as for profit or a prize
Usage: the teams were in fierce contention for first place
Main entry: contention
Definition: a point asserted as part of an argument
Main entry: arguing, argument, tilt, disceptation, disputation, contention, contestation, controversy
Definition: a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
Usage: they were involved in a violent argument