CONTEST

contest (k<<schwa>>n-test), vb.1. To strive to win or hold; contend <he chose to contest for the prize>.2. To litigate or call into question; challenge < they want to contest the will>.3. To deny an adverse claim or assert a defense to it in a court proceeding <she contests that charge>. — contest (kon-test), n. [Blacks Law 8th]