1. An area or territory that is claimed or fought over by two or more parties
The border region has been contested ground between the two nations for decades.
A região fronteiriça tem sido um terreno disputado entre as duas nações por décadas.
2. A subject, issue, or concept that is debated or disagreed upon by different groups
Climate change policy remains contested ground in political debates.
A política de mudanças climáticas continua sendo um terreno disputado nos debates políticos.
3. An area where military forces are fighting or competing for control
The valley became contested ground during the armed conflict.
O vale tornou-se um terreno disputado durante o conflito armado.