LEARNit Dictionary
contention
noun
/kənˈtenʃn/
UK
/kənˈtenʃn/
US
C1+
1
C1+
anger between people who disagree
نزاع, مجادله, درگیری
synonym
dispute
2
C1+
a belief or an opinion that you express, especially in an argument
نظر, ادعا, عقیده
It is our client's contention that the fire was an accident.
I would reject that contention.