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Meaning of stalemates
A situation in which no progress can be made.
Etymology of stalemates
The word "stalemate" originated in the mid-16th century from the Old French words "stale" meaning "stall" and "mate" meaning "checkmate", originally used in chess to describe a position where a player is not in check but cannot avoid being in check in the next move, and later extended to describe any situation where progress is blocked.
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- A situation in which no progress can be made or a decision cannot be reached, typically because two or more parties are opposed or have differing opinions.
- * A position in a game, especially chess, where a player is not in check but cannot avoid being in check in the next move, resulting in the game being a draw.
Usage Examples
- The negotiations reached a stalemate after several days of discussion.
- * The chess game ended in a stalemate, as neither player could checkmate the other.
- * The company's plans for expansion have been at a stalemate due to regulatory issues.
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progress
breakthroughs
advancements
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successes
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resolutions
agreements
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compromises
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solutions
conclusions
terminations
finalizations