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Duel (Noun)

A prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The duel took place at dawn, with both opponents standing ten paces apart, pistols drawn, as the crowd watched anxiously from a safe distance.
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr faced off in a duel in Weehawken, New Jersey, resulting in Hamilton's tragic death.
He agreed to duel the rival swordsman in a one-on-one battle, his second handing him the weapon and giving words of encouragement.
Rogers called for a duel to defend his honor against his long-time enemy, though neither opponent showed up the following morning.
Captain Wickham reluctantly accepted the challenge and stepped into the moonlit courtyard, preparing to face his adversary in a duel of wits and strength.