Gavel-to-gavel

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    From the start of an official proceeding to the finish. not-comparable

    "After the experiment was widely deemed a success, the House voted 342-44 to make gavel-to-gavel broadcast permanent."

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"After the experiment was widely deemed a success, the House voted 342-44 to make gavel-to-gavel broadcast permanent."

Etymology

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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