Impasse Definition & Meaning

impasse
noun
  1. a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations"
  2. a street with only one way in or out

"Impasse" in song lyrics

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  • "Beyond the budget impasse"
    Reuters — Reuters
  • "Where do we start? Afghan unity talks at early impasse"
    Reuters — Reuters
  • "Hectic parleys on to find a solution to WTO impasse"
    IBN Live — IBN Live

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