contested

• Se dit de ce qui est disputé, remis en question ou faisant l'objet d'un litige, souvent dans un contexte juridique, politique ou compétitif.

Describes something that is disputed, challenged, or argued about, often in a legal, political, or competitive context.

1. Disputed or challengedB2formal

   Subject to disagreement, argument, or formal challenge.

   contesté

   • The election results were highly contested by the opposition.
   • The ownership of the land remains a contested issue.
   • His claim to the throne was contested by his cousin.

   Synonymesarguablecontroversialdebatabledisputedmootunsettled

   Antonymesacceptedagreedresolvedsettledunchallengeduncontestedundisputed

2. Competed forB2formal

   Involving competition or rivalry for a prize, position, or outcome.

   disputé (au sens de compétition)

   • The championship title was fiercely contested by both teams.
   • The scholarship is a highly contested award.
   • The final match was the most contested game of the season.

   Synonymesdisputedrival

   Antonymesuncontestedundisputedunopposed

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de contester, de réfuter ou de rivaliser pour quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of challenging, disputing, or competing for something.

1. Challenge or disputeB2formal

   To formally oppose or argue against something, such as a decision, claim, or result.

   Contester

   • The losing candidate decided to contest the election results.
   • She contested the will in court, claiming it was invalid.
   • The company contested the fine imposed by the regulator.

   Synonymescall into questionchallengecontrovertdisputegainsayimpugnopposequestion

   Antonymesacceptacknowledgeadmitagreeallowconcede

2. Compete forB2formal

   To strive to win or gain something, such as a prize, position, or title.

   contester (pour gagner)

   • Several athletes will contest the gold medal in the final race.
   • The two teams will contest the championship title next week.
   • She is contesting the seat in the upcoming election.