Meaning altercation
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altercation


late 14c., from Old French altercacion (12c.) and directly from Latin altercationem (nominative altercatio) "a dispute, debate, discussion," noun of action from past participle stem of alter [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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altercation


(n) noisy quarrel
Source: beedictionary.com

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altercation


Any physical interaction between two or more opposing players resulting in a penalty or penalties being assessed.
Source: usahockeyrulebook.com

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altercation


Warm contention in words; dispute carried on with heat or anger; controversy; wrangle; wordy contest. *''altercatio''.
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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