SPORTSMANSHIP

sportsmanship

(noun) fairness in following the rules of the game

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sportsmanship (usually uncountable, plural sportsmanships)

The behaviour exhibited in playing sports, either good or bad.

The good attitude/behaviour displayed by players of a game; fairness, determination, winning or losing gracefully.

Source: Wiktionary


Sports"man*ship, n.

Definition: The practice of sportsmen; skill in field sports.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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