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contesting

Contesting (noun) means the act of formally challenging or disputing something. Example: “The contesting of the verdict took months to resolve.”

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The act of formally challenging or disputing something.
"The contesting of the verdict took months to resolve."

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In plain EnglishThe act of challenging or disputing a decision, claim, or result.

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contestings plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “contesting” mean?

The word “contesting” means the act of formally challenging or disputing something. In plain terms, the act of challenging or disputing a decision, claim, or result.

How do you use “contesting” in a sentence?

Here is “contesting” used in a sentence: “The contesting of the verdict took months to resolve.”

What part of speech is “contesting”?

“Contesting” is a noun.

What is the meaning of contesting?

"contesting" (noun) means the act of formally challenging or disputing something.

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