Clash
/klæʃ/
Definitions
- (n.) A conflict or serious disagreement between opposing parties.
There was a clash between the two companies over patent rights.
- (v.) To come into conflict or disagreement.
Their interests clash in the contract negotiations.
- (v.) To strike together producing a loud noise.
The swords clashed during the duel.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'clash' often denotes a dispute between parties and is used metaphorically to describe confrontations.
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