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Deadlock

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

deadlock


: a state of inaction resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions: as
a : the state of a jury unable to agree on a verdict see also allen charge
b : impasse
c : a state in which corporate directors are unable to perform their functions because of shareholder voting
deadlock vb




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