par contest noun (bridge)

A competition in which points are awarded for the bidding of a prepared hand and for the playing of the hand in a directed contract

par value noun

Value at par

above par

At a premium, or at more than the nominal value

at par

At exactly the nominal value

below par

1. At a discount, or at less than the nominal value
2. Out of sorts, not particularly good in health, spirits, etc

nominal par

The value with which a bill or share is marked, or by which it is known

no par value

With no stated nominal value

on a par with

Equal to

par for the course

A normal, average result or (informal; figurative) occurrence, state of affairs, etc

par of exchange

The value of currency of one country expressed in that of another