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Deadlock
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a situation in which the parties involved do not compromise and therefore are unable to reach an agreement
Example
Their ongoing deadlock prevented any progress in the merger discussions.
The mediation failed to resolve the deadlock between the two rival companies.
Despite hours of debate, the committee hit a deadlock over the proposed changes to the policy.
The peace talks ended in a deadlock with neither side willing to budge on their demands.
His adamant refusal to compromise on the terms of the contract led to a deadlock in negotiations.
