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contesting

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //kənˈtɛstɪŋ// UK //kəntˈɛstɪŋ// con·test·ing

v. to argue against something or try to prove that it is wrong. You often hear this when people disagree about the results of an election or a legal decision.

v. to challenge or dispute the validity or accuracy of a statement, decision, or result. Transitive — requires a direct object representing the claim or outcome being opposed.


SIMPLE

The lawyer is contesting the witness's version of events.

CONTEXTUAL

Several candidates are contesting the election results, claiming that the voting process was not handled fairly.

COMPLEX

By contesting the terms of the original contract, the firm hoped to renegotiate their delivery schedule without incurring the heavy financial penalties usually associated with late shipments.

Synonyms
Usage

The verb is transitive and takes a direct object. Often used in legal, political, or competitive contexts.

Pitfall

They are contesting against the decision.They are contesting the decision.Contest is a transitive verb; it should be followed directly by the object without the preposition 'against'.

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