handicap

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handicap /ˈhæn di ˌkæp/ ?

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(n) the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
(n) advantage given to a competitor to equalize chances of winning
(n) something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
(v) injure permanently
(v) attempt to forecast the winner (especially in a horse race) and assign odds for or against a contestant
(v) put at a disadvantage

Plays there twice a year and is said to have a respectable 12 handicap Last sighted: Jakarta courthouse, where he is the only Suharto child to stand trial for graft.
He did all this despite a grave handicap: he was blind.
This year the Widener was scheduled for the same day as the Santa Anita Handicap.

"It's a handicap that a lot of people won't forgive him for. It just causes a lot of people to turn off. They claim they don't understand him," said Robert Bothwell, director of the international relations program at the University of Toronto.
on Oct 13, 2008 By: Robert Bothwell Source: Belleville News Democrat
"Klose's red card was obviously a big handicap for Germany, but we were very positive and energetic after me and my players were under a great deal of pressure from the defeat in our opening game," added Antic.
on Jun 18, 2010 By: Radomir Antic Source: SkySports
"We are motivated also because of Eduardo, it's clear because he is very popular among players," said Bilic. "He is recovering and he even may even join Arsenal for their preparations (for next season). Eduardo's absence is a handicap, we...
on Jun 7, 2008 By: Slaven Bilic Source: ITV.com