noun
punishing both parties; both sides being held accountable
Refers to a principle where both sides in a dispute are punished or held responsible, regardless of who started it. Often used in historical or legal contexts.
喧嘩両成敗という言葉がある。
There is a saying: 'In a fight, both sides are punished.'
この事件では両成敗の考え方
In this case, the principle of punishing both parties was applied.