Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A file in which the cuts are so close and fine that its action is practically noiseless.

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  • Overwhelmed federal prosecutors routinely dead-file possession cases of less than 100 pounds of marijuana.

    chron.com Chronicle 2011

  • Overwhelmed federal prosecutors routinely dead-file possession cases of less than 100 pounds of marijuana.

    chron.com Chronicle 2011

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