Definitions for impasse
ˈɪm pæs, ɪmˈpæsim·passe

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. deadlock, dead end, impasse, stalemate, standstillnoun

   a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible

   "reached an impasse on the negotiations"

2. blind alley, cul de sac, dead-end street, impassenoun

   a street with only one way in or out

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. impassenoun

   a road with no exit; a cul-de-sac

2. impassenoun

   a deadlock or stalemate situation in which no progress can be made

3. Etymology: From (19th century), from in- +.

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1. impasse

   An impasse is a situation in which progress or an agreement cannot be made due to a deadlock or stalemate between two parties. This can happen because of an inability to find a common ground, resolve conflicts, or reach a mutual understanding or decision. It is a point in any kind of discussion, negotiation, or dispute where neither side is willing or able to accept the other's demands or proposals, resulting in a standstill.

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1. 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. Some theorists contend that impasses are used by negotiating parties in situations of imperfect information as a method of signalling to the other side the seriousness of their position. Impasse provides a credible signal that a party’s position is genuine and not merely an ambit claim. Impasse may also arise if parties suffer from self-serving bias. Most disputes arise in situations where facts are able to be interpreted in multiple ways, and if parties interpret the facts to their own benefit they may be unable to accept the opposing party’s claim as reasonable. They may believe the other side is either bluffing or acting unfairly and deserves to be "punished". As bargaining impasse is mutually harmful, it may be beneficial for the parties to accept binding arbitration or mediation to settle their dispute, or the state may impose such a solution. Indeed, compulsory arbitration following impasse is a common feature of industrial relations law in the United States and elsewhere.

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1. pessima

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of impasse in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of impasse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of impasse in a Sentence

1. Bashar Ja'afari:

   She came to support us to engage positively in the talks that would lead to an end to the Syrian crisis, for the first time, I can tell you that we were able to break the impasse, maybe in the form and a little bit in substance.

2. Al Baker:

   We are 5 aircraft down this summer. This is why we are screaming because it is making a huge impact on my bottom line, we are still at an impasse. We have walked away from our first A320neo because more than a certain number of days late, so exercised a walk away clause.

3. Juan Manuel:

   We need to abandon our weapons, the violence and end this armed conflict, That is why I hope this impasse that has appeared in the Havana negotiations will be resolved soon.

4. Risa Hontiveros:

   President Duterte should stop gambling with the lives and employment of thousands of OFWs, and the welfare of their families, in a desperate attempt to break the diplomatic impasse.

5. Greg Pellegrino:

   Greg and I are at an impasse.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=impasse
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Impasse
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=impasse