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Definition of: stratagem
(strat′ə·jəm) noun
1. A maneuver designed to deceive or outwit an enemy in war.
2. A deception; any device for obtaining advantage. See synonyms under ARTIFICE. [<F stratagème <L strategema <Gk. stratēgēma piece of generalship <stratēgos a general <stratos army + agein lead]
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