Check
Victory
Victory noun - An instance of defeating an enemy or opponent.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
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Victory is given to the first to check mate the opponent, by points, or by knockout.
Source: Tabletop Game / Chess - She sends their son Hyllus to check up on him, and meanwhile a messenger arrives and announces Herakles' victory in his battle against Eurytus.
Source: Theatre / The Women of Trachis -
Some levels avert the trope by setting alternative victory condition of "having done X" where check for "X is done" is only performed when you are in relative safety.
Source: Instant-Win Condition
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