Meaning

1 senses
  1. (not comparable)From the start of an official proceeding to the finish.

Origin

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

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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