Deadlock

Deadlock
A deadlock is a situation in which two or more competing actions are waiting for the other to finish, and thus neither ever does.
Impasse
A situation in which no progress is possible, often due to a disagreement or deadlock. For example, an impasse may occur during negotiations between an employer and a labor union when neither party is willing to compromise.

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