Answer:
A.<em> to attack separately. </em>
Explanation:
This is the definition of combat:
1 : a fight or contest <em>between individuals</em> or <em>groups.</em> 2 : conflict, controversy. 3 : active fighting in a war : action casualties suffered in combat.
Therefore, <em>option A </em>is the only one that refers to the meaning of <em>combat.</em>
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