passage of arms

noun3

1. •
   A chivalric feat of arms involving the forcing of a passage protected by a knight or a group of knights.
2. •
   A fight; (figuratively), an argument or verbal altercation.

   • The lieutenant in charge of the traffic is a rude little bully, and Antonio has a passage at arms with him. — 1944
3. •
   Any feat of arms, especially when used to display the prowess of the participants.