CultureAugust 9, 2026

gazettal

guh-ZET-ul

Definition

The official act of publishing a legal notice, decree, or appointment in a government journal known as a gazette.

Etymology

Derived from the Italian 'gazzetta,' which originally referred to a small Venetian coin used to pay for a newspaper. It evolved through French to describe official government bulletins.

In the news

In the article, it is mentioned regarding the confirmation of a government appointment, signifying the formal legal step required to make the position official.

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