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Definition of Sudden death
1. Noun. (sports) overtime in which play is stopped as soon as one contestant scores; e.g. football and golf.
Definition of Sudden death
1. Noun. Instantaneous, unexpected death not caused by violence. ¹
2. Noun. (sports) The climax of a game, in which the next team to score instantly wins; often in an extra period of time following a tie at the end of the regular period of play. ¹
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