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'standoff'

[draw.n.03] as in: the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided

Examples:
the game ended in a draw
their record was 3 wins, 6 losses and a tie

'standoff'

[repulsion.n.03] as in: the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand

Origins

					standoff (English)
├── off (English)
└── stand (English)
    └── standen (Middle English (1100-1500))
        └── standan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))