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gamesmanship

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games⋅man⋅ship

  [geymz-muhn-ship]
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–noun
1. the use of methods, esp. in a sports contest, that are dubious or seemingly improper but not strictly illegal.
2. the technique or practice of manipulating people or events so as to gain an advantage or outwit one's opponents or competitors.
Origin:
1945–50; game 1 + -s 3 + -manship, perh. on the model of sportsmanship
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games·man·ship   (gāmz'mən-shĭp')   
n.  

  1. The art or practice of using tactical maneuvers to further one's aims or better one's position: "a sometimes wry, sometimes savage look at the players, political gamesmanship, turf battles and outright chaos that permeated Washington" (David M. Alpern).

  2. The use in a sport or game of aggressive, often dubious tactics, such as psychological intimidation or disruption of concentration, to gain an advantage over one's opponent.

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