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gavel-to-gavel

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.36 in modern English

Syllables
gavel--to--gav-el
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
6
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

From the start of an official proceeding to the finish.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From the fact that, in a court of law, a gavel is often used when opening a case and after the final jurisdiction.

Questions

What does gavel-to-gavel mean?
From the start of an official proceeding to the finish.
Where does gavel-to-gavel come from?
From the fact that, in a court of law, a gavel is often used when opening a case and after the final jurisdiction.

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