battle royal

== English == === Alternative forms === battle-royal, battle-royale, battle royale === Etymology === Preserves the French pattern of adjective after noun. Royal here means “grand in scale”. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌbætl̩ ɹɔɪˈæl/ === Noun === battle royal (plural battles royal or battle royals) A fight involving three or more individuals, teams, or factions; fought until one person, team, or faction is left standing. (by extension) A heated discussion or debate. === References ===