turf war
A 'turf war' often involves intense disputes over control, commonly seen among rival gangs, organizations, or divisions.
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Definition
C1Criminology
(informal)A dispute between rival gangs over control of a specific area.
Example
- The two gangs were involved in a turf war over the neighborhood.
C1Business
(idiomatic)A competition between organizations or divisions for control of a market or resource.
Example
- The companies are in a turf war for market dominance in the tech industry.
C1Politics
(idiomatic)A struggle between political factions to gain control over a particular sphere of influence.
Example
- The election turned into a turf war between the two major parties.
Similar
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