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Definition of Altercations
1. altercation [n] - See also: altercation
Lexicographical Neighbors of Altercations
Literary usage of Altercations
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. English Synonymes Explained in Alphabetical Order: With Copious by George Crabb (1881)
"... signifies having a complaint against another. of both parties ; altercations
arise mostly from pertinacious adherence to, and obstinate defence of, ..."
2. A General Collection of the Best and Most Interesting Voyages and Travels in by John Pinkerton (1812)
"... and after many altercations made on both fides, came to the following conclu./on.
CHAP. LXXXI. — The Agreement made between the Admiral and Roldan w'ttb ..."
3. Elements of International Law by Henry Wheaton (1866)
"... the law forbids, in general terms, carrying any thing to them ; otherwise
disputes and altercations would arise to which there would be no end. ..."
4. A Complete History of Connecticut, Civil and Ecclesiastical from the by Benjamin Trumbull (1818)
"Altercations between that general court and the commissioners, and between that
and the general courts of Connecticut and New-Haven. ..."
5. The Annual Register edited by Edmund Burke (1854)
"... and some hot altercations arise amongst the Irish Members—Mr. Lawless moves
to exempt Ireland—In the course of the debate which follows, great confusion ..."
6. An Introduction to the History of the Revolt of the American Colonies: Being by George Chalmers (1845)
"Altercations between him and the Assembly. — The Salary Question. — Pemaquid.
— The Queen's Requisitions. — Fortification of Boston Harbor. ..."
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