contestation
/ˌkɒntesˈteɪʃən/noun
mass noun
- formal the action or process of disputing or arguing〈正式〉争论; 辩论。
词源
mid 16th cent. （in the sense 'solemn appeal or protest'）： from Latin contestatio（n-）, from contestari 'call upon to witness' （see CONTEST）; reinforced by French contestation.