society > society and the community > dissent > competition or rivalry > [noun] > a contest or competition > viewed in terms of equality of parties > equality in a contest (2)
Equality between two or more competitors or the sides in a match or contest; a match in which this occurs, a drawn match; a dead heat. Hence, to pla…
On equal terms (competitively), neck and neck, neither falling behind nor getting ahead (used of two individuals, groups, etc.). Also (as a…