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standoff

stand·off [ stánd àwf, stánd òf ] (plural stand·offs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. deadlock: a situation in which no result or conclusion can be reached because the two sides in a contest or dispute are equally matched or are equally intransigent

2. equality: a state of equality, e.g. in a sports contest or an election

3. rugby 
Same as  stand-off half


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