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Definition victory in British English

victory noun

noun
/ˈvɪkt(ə)ri/
1

the fact of winning a competition or battle, or an occasion when someone wins

Example

The team worked hard to achieve their championship victory.

Example

Scotland cruised to victory in the second half of the match.

Example

a decisive election victory for the Labour Party

Example

Spain's 3-2 victory over Russia in last night's game

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2

a situation in which someone's principles or goals become officially accepted

Example

The judge's ruling has been hailed as a victory for freedom of speech.

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Definition victory in British English