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DOPI is the acronym for "Double = 0, Pass = 1." It is a convention used after partner bids 4NT Blackwood but the next player overcalls (usually in a sacrifice attempt). Using DOPI, the Blackwood bidder's partner has the following options available:

X 0 aces
Pass 1 ace
Cheapest bid over the overcall 2 aces
Second-cheapest bid 3 aces
Third-cheapest bid 4 aces

If opener rebids 5NT, he is making a Blackwood query for kings. All other rebids by opener are natural signoffs.