Meaning & use
Monomachy
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A duel or combat fought between two individuals, especially as a formal contest of arms.
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The epic poem describes the monomachy between the two champions before the walls of the city.
Trial by monomachy was once used to settle disputes when evidence was lacking.
A note on using this word
From Greek "monos" (single) and "makhe" (battle); the term appears frequently in classical and medieval literature.
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duelsingle combat
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