"wiglomeration" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Blend of wig + agglomeration, in reference to the wigs traditionally worn in the legal profession. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|wig|agglomeration}} Blend of wig + agglomeration Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wiglomeration (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) Complex legal wrangling. Tags: derogatory, uncountable
    Sense id: en-wiglomeration-en-noun-~VasqITu Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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