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Contesting: meaning, definitions and examples

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contesting

 

[ kənˈtɛstɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal, competition

Contesting refers to the act of challenging or disputing something, often in a formal context. This could involve opposing a decision, challenging the outcome of an election, or disputing a legal matter in court.

Synonyms

challenging, disputing, opposing

Examples of usage

  • She is contesting the results of the election.
  • They are contesting the validity of the contract.
  • He spent years contesting the legal ruling.

Translations

Translations of the word "contesting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 contestando

🇮🇳 प्रतियोगिता करना

🇩🇪 anfechten

🇮🇩 menggugat

🇺🇦 оспорювання

🇵🇱 kwestionowanie

🇯🇵 争う

🇫🇷 contester

🇪🇸 impugnar

🇹🇷 itiraz etme

🇰🇷 경쟁하다

🇸🇦 التنافس

🇨🇿 napadnout

🇸🇰 napadnúť

🇨🇳 争议

🇸🇮 izpodbijati

🇮🇸 mótmæla

🇰🇿 дауласу

🇬🇪 შეკითხვა

🇦🇿 mübahisə etmək

🇲🇽 impugnar

Etymology

The word 'contest' dates back to the Middle English period, derived from the Latin 'contestari', which means 'to call to witness' or 'to call together'. The combination of 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'testari' meaning 'to witness' reflects its roots in legal and formal disputes. Over time, 'contest' evolved to encompass more general forms of competition or challenge, whether in legal scenarios or direct confrontations in various sectors, including sports and academia. The addition of the '-ing' suffix denotes the present progressive form, indicating an ongoing action of contesting.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,988, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.