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will contest

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noun

  1. legal proceedings to contest the authenticity or validity of a will.


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In Florida, a will contest typically must be filed within three months of receiving the notice of administration.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

According to the country's electoral body more than 1,600 candidates will contest 390 local council seats in the southeastern Banadir region that takes in the capital.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

They will contest the vacant British heavyweight title at Derby's Vaillant Arena on Saturday, to be shown live on BBC Two from 20:00 GMT.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

If that fails, it will contest the amount that it’s supposed to pay in subsequent proceedings.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 27, 2025

And if I die to-morrow, not alone will the lawyers contest my disposition of my property, but they will contest my benefactions and my pensions accorded, and the clarity of my mind.

From On the Makaloa Mat by London, Jack

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