stalemate - definition of stalemate by The Free Dictionary

stale·mate (st l m t) n. 1. A situation in which further action is blocked; a deadlock. 2. A drawing position in chess in which the king, although not in check, can move only into check and no other piece can move. tr.v. stale·mat·ed, stale·mat·ing, stale

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