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Ploy Strategem

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noun

• a plan for attaining a particular goal

30%8Strategem
noun

• a military training exercise

• a plan for attaining a particular goal

• a deliberate coordinated movement requiring dexterity and skill

• a move made to gain a tactical end

• an action aimed at evading an opponent

verb

• direct the course; determine the direction of travelling

• act in order to achieve a certain goal

• perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense

30%4Strategem
noun

• a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

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