Battles
/ˈbætəlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of battle, referring to multiple armed conflicts or legal disputes metaphorically characterized as battles.
The lawyers engaged in several battles over the contract terms.
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of battle, meaning to engage in conflict or contest.
She battles for her clients' interests in court every day.
Forms
- battle
- battled
- battling
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Commentary
'Battles' is primarily a plural noun or verb form derived from 'battle'; in legal contexts, it often metaphorically denotes intense disputes or contests, especially in litigation.
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