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overcall

/ˈəʊvəˌkɔːl/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A call which occurs after another player has already called
  2. (contract law) An additional contribution required of investors beyond the initial investment, should unforeseen expenses arise.
  3. An extra amount called up beyond the minimum required.
  4. An additional creative product that a producer can require at the producer's option during the contract period.
  5. A positive diagnosis when there is, in fact, nothing wrong.
  6. To call a bet after another player has already called
  7. To diagnose a condition that does not, in fact, exist.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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