battle royal

The term "battle royal" originated from historical animal fights and now describes intense multi-party contests or disputes.

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Definition

(common)A fight or contest involving multiple participants, with the last one standing declared the winner.

The wrestling match turned into a battle royal with five competitors fighting at once.

(common)A heated argument or intense competition involving several people or groups.

The board meeting turned into a battle royal as everyone had strong opinions on the new policy.

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