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stratagem

/strætədʒəm/ noun · British & US
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What does stratagem mean?

noun

A clever plan or action intended to deceive or outwit an opponent; a ruse or trick.

Example

"The general used a stratagem to outmaneuver the enemy and secure a crucial victory."

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