Legal Definitions - contest

Definition: Contest means to challenge or defend against a claim made in court or a judicial proceeding. It can also refer to a competition where contestants compete for prizes.

Legal: A relative may contest the probate of a will if they believe it is invalid or unfair.

Competition: The spelling bee was a contest where students competed for a trophy and bragging rights.

In Nevada, a contest is defined as a competition among patrons for a prize, which can be a specified amount of money or require payment to participate.

These examples illustrate the two different meanings of contest. In the legal example, contest refers to challenging a claim made in court. In the competition example, contest refers to a competition where contestants compete for a prize.