turf war

/tərf wɔər/
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Other forms: turf wars

Definitions of turf war
  1. noun
    a bitter struggle for territory or power or control or rights
    “a turf war erupted between street gangs”
    “the president's resignation was the result of a turf war with the board of directors”
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    type of:
    battle, conflict, struggle
    an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
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