definition of
stalemate

[1] #1 stalemate n. [deadlock, dead end, impasse, standstill] a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible; "reached an impasse on the negotiations". wn

[2] #2 stalemate v. subject to a stalemate. wn

[3] #3 stalemate n. drawing position in chess: any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check. wn