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gamesmanship

ga·mes·mans·hip

US/ˈɡeɪmzmʌˌnʃɪp/ uncommon

noun

1.

the use of dubious (although not technically illegal) methods to win a game

Origin

From game + -s- + -manship or gamesman + -ship.

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