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turf war

noun informal

a dispute between criminals or gangs over the right to operate within a particular area
any dispute in which one party seeks to obtain increased rights or influence

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Nearby words

tureen, turenne, turf, turf accountant, turf out, turf war, turfman, turfski, turfskiing, turfy, turgenev
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