Void (cards)

In card games, to be void in a suit of cards is to not have cards of that suit in one's hand.[1] This is useful in games such as bridge. For instance, one player can lead with the suit in which his partner is void so as to give a ruff.

A hand void of hearts

References
  1. Francis, Henry G., Editor-in-Chief; Truscott, Alan F., Executive Editor; Francis, Dorthy A., Editor, Sixth Edition (2001). Official Encyclopedia of Bridge, 6th Edition. American Contract Bridge League (Memphis, TN)). ISBN 0-943855-44-6. page 566.
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