HyperDic: turf_war

English > 1 sense of the expression turf war:
NOUNactturf wara bitter struggle for territory or power or control or rights
English > turf war: 1 sense > noun 1, act
MeaningA bitter struggle for territory or power or control or rights.
Examples
  • "a turf war erupted between street gangs"
  • "the president's resignation was the result of a turf war with the board of directors"
Broaderconflict, struggle, battleAn open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
Spanishturf war
Catalanturf war

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