果はたし状じょう

noun

letter of challenge; written challenge to a duel

A formal written challenge, historically used to demand satisfaction or a duel. Now mostly encountered in historical or dramatic contexts.

• 彼かれは決けっ闘とうを申もうし込こむため、相あい手てに果はたし状じょうを送おくった。

  He sent a letter of challenge to his opponent to demand a duel.