die Anfechtung
Translation
contestation, appeal, challenge, temptation
Examples
Die Anfechtung des Testaments war erfolgreich.
The contestation of the will was successful.
Er widerstand der Anfechtung durch das schnelle Geld.
He resisted the temptation of fast money.
Grammar Patterns
the contestation ((of sth.)) The contestation of the will was successful.
Similar Words
der Widerspruch (objection), die Versuchung (temptation), die Herausforderung (challenge)
Etymology
From the verb 'anfechten' (to challenge, contest). The root 'fechten' means 'to fence' or 'to fight'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'fighting against' (an-) something, whether it's a legal ruling or a moral temptation.