C1verbformallawpolitics
US/kənˈtest/
UK/kənˈtest/
to say formally that a decision or result is wrong; also to compete for something, like a seat
In context
The losing candidate plans to contest the election result in court.
Her brother contested the will, saying their father had been confused.
Five parties will contest the seat in next month's election.
Words that go with contest
adverb + verb
- hotly contestedThe final was a hotly contested match.
- fiercely contestedThe election was fiercely contested.
verb + noun
- contest the decisionThe company will contest the decision in a higher court.
- contest the willFamily members can contest the will within six months.
- contest the resultThe coach did not contest the result, even though he was angry.
- contest the seatA young teacher will contest the seat for the Green Party.