1. A proposal or suggestion that is disputed, challenged, or objected to by one or more parties
The contested proposal for the new highway sparked debate among city residents.
A proposta contestada para a nova rodovia gerou debate entre os residentes da cidade.
2. A proposed action or plan that faces opposition or disagreement
The board rejected the contested proposal to merge the two departments.
O conselho rejeitou a proposta contestada de fusão dos dois departamentos.