English

Noun

sudden death ‎(countable and uncountable, plural sudden deaths)

1. Used other than as an idiom: see sudden,‎ death.
2. (countable) Instantaneous, unexpected death not caused by violence or trauma.
3. (sports, games) A period or mode of play in which the next player or team to score wins instantly; often in an extra period of time following a tie at the end of the regular period of play.

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