noun
- the utmost extremity; the bitter end
Usage: archaic; formal
Examples
- The knights fought à l’outrance until one could no longer continue.
- He pursued the matter to the outrance, refusing any compromise.
- The debate continued à l’outrance with neither side yielding.
- They were prepared to defend their position to the outrance.
- The duel was fought à l’outrance, meaning to the death or surrender.