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Deadlock, stalemate (5-3)

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5-3

stand-off

I believe this is a double definition.

'deadlock' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)

'stalemate' is the second definition.
(I've seen this before)

(Other definitions for stand-off that I've seen before include "Deadlock (in match)" , "Deadlock between equal opponents" , "Rugby halfback" , "Impasse" , "Deadlock between equally matched opponents" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald and The Mirror.
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