とむらいがっせん

弔い合戦
battle of revenge

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とむらいがっせん【弔い合戦】

a battle to avenge sb's death; an avenging battle; a battle of revenge; 〔選挙〕 candidacy in an election by a close relative or associate who vows to carry out the will of a recently deceased incumbent.

●弔い合戦をする wage a battle to avenge sb's death; 〔選挙〕 run for election to an office previously held by a deceased relative or associate, whose will one vows to carry out.