noun
resorting to fisticuffs; coming to blows; settling with violence
Refers to a situation where a dispute or conflict escalates into physical violence, often used in contexts where words fail and force is used instead.
口論が腕力沙汰に発展した。
The argument escalated into a physical fight.
腕力沙汰は避けて、話し合い
Let's avoid violence and settle this through discussion.