angefochten
Translation
contested, challenged, disputed
Examples
Das Ergebnis der Wahl wurde angefochten.
The result of the election was contested.
Seine Entscheidung blieb unangefochten.
His decision remained unchallenged.
Grammar Patterns
wird/wurde ((sth.)) angefochten (sth.) is/was contested The verdict was contested.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bestritten, in Frage gestellt; Antonyms: akzeptiert, anerkannt
Etymology
From prefix an- (against) + fechten (to fight). Literally 'to fight against' something, hence to challenge or contest it.
Memory Tips
Think of a fencer ('Fechter') 'fighting' ('fechten') 'against' ('an-') a decision. Often used in legal contexts.