holy war
noun
a war waged for what is supposed or proclaimed to be a holy purpose, as the defense of faith.
any disagreement or argument between fanatical proponents of radically differing beliefs, opinions, etc.: a holy war on the merits of rival computer operating systems; a holy war about welfare reform.
Origin of holy war
First recorded in 1685–95
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After this success Ghz (Victor in a Holy-war) was written amongst the royal titles.
The Bbur-nma in EnglishBabur, Emperor of Hindustan
The favourite system of this King was the Holy-War, and his intemperate zeal led to the point before us.
In 1106 gathered another council at Poitiers, a holy-war rally, but the war was to be waged on Christian Constantinople.
How France Built Her CathedralsElizabeth Boyle O'Reilly
holy war
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