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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
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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.
