Gamesmanship

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  • noun. The use of aggressive or dubious tactics, such as psychological intimidation or disruption of concentration, to gain an advantage over one's opponent while still observing the rules in a sport or game.
  • noun. The use of expedients or morally questionable acts to gain an advantage, as in politics.
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  • noun. The use of legal but unsporting tactics to gain an advantage over one’s opponent
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  • noun. the use of dubious (although not technically illegal) methods to win a game
  • Word Usage
    "I admit this kind of gamesmanship is beyond my ken."
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