acronym for American Bridge Association, one of the governing bodies for organized bridge in America

American Bridge Teachers Association

points that do not count toward game; points other than those scored for tricks bid and made

acronym for American Contract Bridge League, the largest governing body for organized bridge in America

(1) (of a game-try or a slam-try or an invitation to take a particular action) make the call suggested or invited, or a move in that direction

following correct procedure (whether legally, ethically, customarily or technically)

the highest-ranking card

a conventional opening-lead agreement

(adjective for hand) rich in high honors but weak in lower honors and intermediates, and not having an apparent source of tricks at notrump

immediately showing (or denying) possession of an ace or aces in response to a strong two-bid