Meaning of the word stratagems in English

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stratagems

US /ˈstræt.ə.dʒəmz/
UK /ˈstræt.ə.dʒəmz/

Plural Noun

a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end

Example:
The general devised several clever stratagems to deceive the enemy.
Political stratagems are often used to gain an advantage in elections.
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