Nine-tenths

//ˌnʌɪnˈtɛnθs// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Nine parts out of ten; 90%; 9/10. literally, plural, plural-only
  2. 2
    Almost all; the vast majority. broadly, plural, plural-only

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"Possession is nine-tenths of the law."

Etymology

nine + tenths

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possession is nine-tenths of the law

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