What is the meaning of stalemate?

noun

  • A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible.
    • usage: "reached an impasse on the negotiations"
  • Drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check.

verb

  • Subject to a stalemate. .
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