brinkmanship

English

/ˈbɹɪŋkmənʃɪp/

noun
Definitions
  • Pursuit of an advantage by appearing to be willing to risk a dangerous policy rather than concede a point.

Etymology

Suffix from English brink.

Origin

English

brink

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