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Death Knell Exception
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death knell exception n
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: a rule of procedure allowing immediate review of an interlocutory order when denial of review would result in irreparable injury
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.