1. A measure, action, or decision that is disputed, challenged, or questioned by one or more parties
The government's new tax policy is a contested measure among opposition parties.
A nova política fiscal do governo é uma medida contestada pelos partidos da oposição.
2. In legal context: a ruling, injunction, or court order that is being appealed or disputed
The judge's ruling became a contested measure pending appeal.
A decisão do juiz tornou-se uma medida contestada pendente de recurso.