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contest

1. con.test \k*n-'test, 'ka:n-.\ \-*-b*l\ vb [MF contester, fr. L 
   contestari (litem) to bring an action at] law, fr. contestari to call 
   witness, fr. com- + testis witness : to make the subject of dispute, 
   contention, or litigation; esp :: DISPUTE, CHALLENGE, : STRIVE, VIE  - 
   con.test.able aj
2. con.test \'ka:n-.test\ n 1: a struggle for superiority or victory  2: a 
   competition in which each contestant performs without direct contact w ith 
   or interference from his competitors