公开冲突 meaning in Chinese

open conflict

Their rivalry for control of railroads, corporations, and insurance companies was sometimes bitter and on one memorable occasion reached the point of open war .
它们争取铁路、公司、和保险公司控制权的竞争，有时很激烈，而且在一次难忘的时刻达到公开冲突的地步。
Parties mutuallyagree to submit to arbitration in the hope toavoiding drawn - out public clashes in thecourts
双方同意提交仲裁以望避免在法庭上长时间的公开冲突。