Contention and Declaration

Contention

Contention noun - An idea or opinion that is put forth in a discussion or debate.

Declaration is a synonym for contention in assertion topic. In some cases you can use "Declaration" instead a noun "Contention", when it comes to topics like statement, argument for idea.

Declaration

Declaration noun - A solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something.

Contention is a synonym for declaration in claim topic. Sometimes you can use "Contention" instead a noun "Declaration", if it concerns topics such as position, assertion, statement.

How words are described

legal legal contention legal declaration
earlier earlier contention earlier declaration
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