bacquet

[/bækˈeɪ/]

Definitions

1. noun

A medieval jousting tournament or a contest of skill, especially one in which participants engage in a series of tests or challenges

“The knights participated in a series of jousting tournaments, including the prestigious bacquet.”

2. noun

A set of rules or a code of conduct, especially one governing the behavior of a particular group or profession

“The medical bacquet outlines the expectations for professional conduct in the medical field.”

Synonyms

  • contest
  • tournament

Antonyms

  • anarchy
  • chaos