n. a shortage, less than is due, or in the case of a business or government budget, more expenditures than income. Unbalanced budgets with a planned year-end deficit are prohibited at every level of government except the federal.
Foes definition, a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy: a bitter foe. See more.
Full Definition of CONTEND. intransitive verb. 1. : to strive or vie in contest or rivalry or against difficulties: struggle. 2. : to strive in debate: argue. transitive verb. 1. 2. : to struggle for: contest.