Cŏn′tra-dĭc′tion, n.
n. [Lat. contradictio, Fr. contradiction, Sp. contradiccion, Pr. contradictio, It. contradizione.]
Sense 1. An assertion of the contrary to what has been said or affirmed; denial.
All the number of his fair demands Shall be accomplished without contradiction. Shak.
Sense 2. Direct opposition or repugnancy; necessary inconsistency; incongruity or contrariety of things.
We state our experience, and then we come to a manly resolution of acting in contradiction to it. Burke.