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==Etymology==
 
==Etymology==
[[[Origin]] lost: in 1645 (sense 3) referred to as an Oxford term; possibly originating in some university joke, or as a [[parody]] of some [[Latin]] term of the schools, which would agree with its unfixed form in 17-18th c. It is doubtful whether Nash's use (sense 1) is the original.]  
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[[Origin]] lost: in 1645 (sense 3) referred to as an Oxford term; possibly originating in some university joke, or as a [[parody]] of some [[Latin]] term of the schools, which would agree with its unfixed form in 17-18th c. It is doubtful whether Nash's use (sense 1) is the original.]  
 
==Definition==
 
==Definition==
 
*1. Applied [[abuse|abusively]] to a [[person]]. (? Pedant, crotchet-monger, or ninny.) Obs.
 
*1. Applied [[abuse|abusively]] to a [[person]]. (? Pedant, crotchet-monger, or ninny.) Obs.
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In the conundrums faced by political and economic decision-makers, the “play” aspect of conundrums suggests that game theories may help with solutions. Presumptions are abandoned and solutions are sought freely.
 
In the conundrums faced by political and economic decision-makers, the “play” aspect of conundrums suggests that game theories may help with solutions. Presumptions are abandoned and solutions are sought freely.
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==See also==
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*'''''[[Dilemma]]'''''
    
==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==