1. A topic, issue, or subject that is disputed, debated, or causes disagreement among people or groups
Healthcare reform remains an area of contention in political discussions.
A reforma da saúde continua sendo um ponto de discórdia nas discussões políticas.
2. A matter or question that generates conflict or opposing viewpoints
The distribution of resources is a major area of contention between the two departments.
A distribuição de recursos é um ponto de discórdia importante entre os dois departamentos.