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Challenges to fight

Challenges to fight, either by word or letter, or to the bearer of such challenges, are misdemeanours, punishable by fine and … Challenges to fight, either by word or letter, or to the bearer of such challenges, are misdemeanours, punishable by fine and imprisonment. See DUEL.

breach of the peace

: a disturbance of public peace or order [insulting language causing a breach of the peace] see also fighting words 2 : the offense of causing a breach of the peace compare disorderly conduct

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Friend

of the meaning of the word 'friend', according to the Collins English Dictionary is 'an ally in a fight or cause; supporter'. The term 'friend' used in the judgments of the Court was more in this sense … Friend, one of the meaning of the word 'friend', according to the Collins English Dictionary is 'an ally in a fight or cause; supporter'. The term

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