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Impasse N Predicament Offering Escape Deadlock Dead End

The noun "impasse" means a predicament offering no escape, deadlock, or dead end, used in the context of stalled negotiations.

Un "impasse" (impasse) est une situation sans issue, un blocage ou une impasse dans des négociations.

Word impasse
Part of Speech N.
Definition predicament offering no escape; deadlock; dead end.
Sentence The negotiators reported they had reached an impasse in their talks and had little hope of resolving the deadlock swiftly.

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