point at issue; point of contention; issue
Refers to the specific matter being disputed or debated, especially in politics, law, or formal discussions.
The point at issue in the election is economic policy.
裁判の争点を整理する。
We will sort out the points of contention in the trial.
Whether to raise the consumption tax became the key issue in this election.
The opposition party planned to make foreign policy the central issue.
The judge asked the parties to narrow down the points at issue in the trial.
A new point of contention emerged during the negotiations.