DEADLOCK

deadlock,n.  1.  A  state  of  inaction  resulting  from  opposition,  a  lack  of  compromise  or

resolution, or a failure of election. See tie vote under VOTE (3).2.Corporations. The blocking of

corporate  action  by  one  or  more  factions  of  shareholders  or  directors  who  disagree  about  a

significant aspect of corporate policy. [Cases: Corporations    553(5), 592. C.J.S. Corporations §§

760, 811, 813–816, 818, 821, 824, 830–831.] — deadlock,vb. [Blacks Law 8th]