name, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Proper Noun

1. 1
   The Willie O'Dea affidavit incident, a 2010 political controversy in Ireland relating to remarks made by Minister for Defence Willie O'Dea about the alleged connection between a brothel and Sinn Féin politician Maurice Quinlivan. O'Dea falsely swore by affidavit that he had not made these remarks. historical, informal

Etymology

From brothel + -gate.

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