Definition of CONTESTATION

contestation

Plural: contestations

Noun

  • a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
  • The act of contesting; emulation
  • The act of challenging or disputing a claim or idea.
  • Proof by witness; attestation; testimony.

Origin / Etymology

From contest + -ation.

Scrabble Score: 14

contestation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
contestation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
contestation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

contestation is a valid Words With Friends word