altercation
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of altercation
1350–1400; Middle English altercacioun < Latin altercātiōn- (stem of altercātiō ). See altercate, -ion
Example Sentences
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An attorney for R&B star Trey Songz on Tuesday requested a delay in court proceedings stemming from an October altercation where he allegedly struck two people.
From Los Angeles Times
"Police were called to Welling Football Club following reports of an altercation between two men," a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said.
From BBC
Police said there were at least 12 people arrested during the altercation, which is still under investigation.
From Los Angeles Times
Gillard and Slavin say they’ve heard from residents there may have been some altercation between the mom and the interloper that sent Hope off the nest and into the wires that night.
From Los Angeles Times
Harteveldt said these close quarters often lead to altercations on flights.
From Los Angeles Times
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