Stalemate

n.	1.	(Chess) The position of the king when he can not move without being placed in check and there is no other piece which can be moved.
v. t.	1.	(Chess) To subject to a stalemate; hence, to bring to a stand.

Noun	1.	stalemate - a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations" Synonyms: deadlock, impasse, standstill, dead end
	2.	stalemate - drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check
Verb	1.	stalemate - subject to a stalemate

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