Chet,
I was sorry I mentioned "pass" at the summit. There was too much time wasted on whether the word should be accepted, along with, check, fold, call and raise. The worst part is, they got it wrong.
There are too many books, to mention, on poker that clearly accept the word "pass." It is a very common, and proper word for "draw poker," and "stud," and other "pass and out" games. There are even books that speak on "passing out of turn."
The definitions are too lengthy to write, but some of the author's that use the word are world renouned. Ask Doyle Brunson, or Johnny Chan, or Jan Fisher if they think the word should be accepted.
I also mentioned on another thread on this subject that, other words, and actions or gestures need to be included. Tapping the table when the action is checked to you, for example, and how about; "I'm in," or "I'm out."
Chet, I know we are older than most members of the TDA but, surely others must have heard of "Jack's or Better?"