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contending parties


Meanings
  • noun

    Parties involved in a dispute or conflict.

    - "The contending parties in the lawsuit were unable to reach a settlement."
    - "The two contending parties debated the issue for hours."

Variants
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contend , contended , contending , contends , contend with , contended with , contending with , contends with
Etymology
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The term 'contending' means 'competing' or 'striving' and 'party' refers to a person or group involved in a particular activity or proceeding. Thus, 'contending parties' refers to parties involved in a dispute or conflict.


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  1. In ancient Rome, contending parties in a dispute could settle their differences through a duel, known as a 'contestatio'.

  2. The term 'contending' can also be used to describe two teams or individuals competing against each other in a sporting event.


Related Concepts
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  1. Litigation: The process of resolving disputes in a court of law through formal legal proceedings.

  2. Mediation: A process in which a neutral third party helps the contending parties reach a mutually acceptable resolution to their dispute.


Culture
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In literature, contending parties are often depicted in courtroom dramas and political debates. In art, they may be portrayed in paintings or sculptures depicting conflict or struggle. In music, contending parties can be found in songs about rivalry and competition.

How to Memorize "contending parties"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a courtroom with two parties facing each other, each presenting their case.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term with the image of two people or groups in conflict.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Contending Parties Can't Agree' to remember the definition.


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