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contest definition

con·test (kən test′; for n. kän′test′)

transitive verb

  1. to try to disprove or invalidate (something) as by argument or legal action; dispute to contest a will
  2. to fight for (ground, a military position, etc.); struggle to win or keep

Etymology: Fr contester < L contestari, to call to witness, bring action < com-, together + testari, to bear witness < testis, a witness: see testify

intransitive verb

to contend; struggle (with or against)

noun

  1. a fight, struggle, conflict, or controversy
  2. any race, game, debate, etc. in which individuals or teams compete with one another to determine the winner

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