Disgaveled

/dɪsˈɡævəld/ adjective

Definition

Having been struck with a gavel in reversal; archaic descriptor of a reversed or annulled decision.

Etymology

Past participle of disgavel used as an adjective. An extremely rare form that would only appear in historical legal documents.

Kelly Says

This is possibly the most obscure word in this entire list—it's so archaic that finding more than one authentic historical use of it would be remarkable, making it a true archaeological artifact of English.

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