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trilemma

tri·lem·ma [ trī lémmə ] (plural tri·lem·mas)


noun 
Definition:
 
choice among three options: a situation in which a choice has to be made among three possible courses of action, especially if the options are equally unpleasant

[Late 17th century. Blend of tri- + dilemma]
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