Alleygating

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The erection of lockable gates at the ends of alleys and passages. British, uncountable

    "Alleygating has been shown to work. A number of criminal or anti-social acts can be curtailed or eliminated if security gates are installed."

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"Alleygating has been shown to work. A number of criminal or anti-social acts can be curtailed or eliminated if security gates are installed."

Etymology

From alley + gating.

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