1540s, from Latin contestationem (nominative contestatio), "an attesting, testimony," noun of action from past participle stem of contestari (see contest (v.)).
权威例句
1. A contestation of the police and their arrest of the man.
一场警察和他们所逮捕的男子的争论.
2. Though Janie's hair exudes feminie sexuality and is a locus of contestation among the men.