noun Date: 14th century unexpected death that is instantaneous or occurs within minutes from any cause other than violence , extra play to break a tie in a sports contest in which the first to score or gain the lead wins
SUDDEN DEATH
Meaning of SUDDEN DEATH in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012