Semiforce

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To force a partner's hand conditionally

    "After North opened one spade, South responded one no-trump, semiforcing."

Example

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"After North opened one spade, South responded one no-trump, semiforcing."

Etymology

From semi- + force.

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