IMPASSE

Impasse

A bargaining impasse occurs when the two sides negotiating an agreement are unable to reach an agreement and become deadlocked. An impasse is almost invariably mutually harmful, either as a result of direct action which may be taken such as a strike in employment negotiation or sanctions/military action in international relations, or simply due to the resulting delay in negotiating a mutually beneficial agreement.

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impasse

Noun

  1. a road with no exit; a cul-de-sac
  2. a deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made


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