Contested
verb
To contend.
“I will contest for the open seat on the board.”
To call into question; to oppose.
“The rival contested the dictator's re-election because of claims of voting irregularities.”
To strive earnestly to hold or maintain; to struggle to defend.
“The troops contested every inch of ground.”
Synonyms: call into question, oppose, compete, contend, go in for, controvert
adjective
Controversial; contentious; debated