contention

Universal Words noun 1 [U] (formal) angry disagreement between people: One area of contention is the availability of nursery care. * a point of contention 2 [C] ~ (that...) (formal) a belief or an opinion that you express, especially in an argument: It is our client's contention that the fire was an accident. * I would reject that contention. IDIOMS in contention (for sth) with a chance of winning sth: Only three teams are now in contention for the title. out of contention (for sth) without a chance of winning sth: to slip / drop out of contention moreatBONEn.