Meaning contestant
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1660s, from French contestant, present participle of contester (see contest (v.)).
Source: etymonline.com

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"one who contests," from contestant (adj.). Popularized in U.S. Civil War, when it was a journalist's term for the combatants on either side.
Source: etymonline.com

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one that initiates or participates in a contest
Source: dictionary.findlaw.com

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(n) a person who participates in competitions(n) a person who dissents from some established policy
Source: beedictionary.com

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"Contestant" means any person who files a petition of contest under ORS 258.036 (Petition of contest).
Source: oregonlaws.org

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One or more players competing for a combined score. In an individual contest, each player enters as an individual, changing partners as the movement requires and receiving credit for his own score on [..]
Source: acbl.org

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ODDS Manchester United 1/1 Arsenal 1/1 Aston Villa 1/1 Full bet is 7/1 However if Arsenal do not play the bet is reduced to a Double, Manchester United and Aston Villa and the price reduced t [..]
Source: worldofsport.co.za





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