Stalemate
/stˈeɪˌlmeɪt/
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Definition
(noun) The state in which the player to move is not in check but has no legal moves, resulting in a draw.
Sentence Examples
We've reached a stalemate in our relationship.
The investigation was pretty much at a stalemate.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The chess game ended in a ____ when neither player was able to make a legal move to win the match.