favorable position

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position n

n the quality of having a superior or more favorable position n (tennis) first point scored after deuce n benefit resulting from some event or action v give an advantage to

the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position v

n the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position v put at a disadvantage

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat n