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contested


1670s, past participle adjective from contest (v.). Of elections, from 1771, American English.
Source: etymonline.com

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contested


called into question.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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contested


(adj) disputed or made the object of contention or competition
Source: beedictionary.com

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contested


A case in which evidence is introduced by both parties.
Source: sanmateocourt.org

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contested


A kind of case where both sides present evidence.
Source: courts.ca.gov

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contested


a term used primarily in civil proceedings to describe a proceeding where the respondent/defendant takes steps to “contest” the claims of the plaintiff/applicant; as opposed to an “uncontested” matter [..]
Source: courts.ns.ca

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contested


controversial; contentious; debated
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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