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turf war

n Informal

1. a dispute between criminals or gangs over the right to operate within a particular area

2. any dispute in which one party seeks to obtain increased rights or influence

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turf war - 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"

conflict, struggle, battle - an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); "the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph"--Thomas Paine; "police tried to control the battle between the pro- and anti-abortion mobs"

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turf war (redirected from turf battle)

turf war
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