rubicon
/-k(ə)n//ˈɹubəˌkɑn/
noun
- 1
A limit that when surpassed cannot be returned from, or an action that when taken cannot be reversed.
- 2
Especially in bezique and piquet: a score which, if not achieved by a losing player, increases the player's penalty.
Synonyms
verb
- 1
Especially in bezique and piquet: to defeat a player who has not achieved the rubicon.
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