contention

/kʌntˈɛnʃʌn/

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Noun
a point asserted as part of an argument
Noun
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
Noun
the act of competing as for profit or a prize; "the teams were in fierce contention for first place"