SportsSeptember 6, 2026

detente

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Definition

A temporary easing of hostility or tension between parties, especially in a political or legal conflict.

Etymology

Derived from the French word 'détente', meaning 'relaxation' or 'loosening', which itself comes from the verb 'détendre', meaning to slacken or unbend.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe a brief period of calm during the intense legal battle involving the SEC and LSU, where opposing officials put aside their disagreement for the duration of the football game.

LSU’s Kiffin Era Begins With Blowout Win Amid Legal Battle

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