the quality of having a superior or more favorable position n
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n the quality of having a superior or more favorable position n (tennis) first point scored after deuce n benefit resulting from some event or action v give an advantage to
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the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position v
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n the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position v put at a disadvantage
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(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat n
