Used when neither party in a contest or dispute can secure a decisive victory. The legal battle ended in a stalemate, with both companies deciding to settle.
Pro Tip 2/3
Strategy Games
Commonly used in chess and similar strategy games to describe a specific endgame situation. Despite her best efforts, she could not avoid a stalemate in the chess tournament.
Pro Tip 3/3
Negotiation Standstill
Often describes situations where negotiations or discussions cannot move forward. The peace talks reached a stalemate when both sides refused to budge.