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Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Definition: A forced sale at public auction.
Example: Her jewelry was brought to the hammer.
Explanation: This means that the jewelry was sold at a public auction because the owner was forced to sell it. The term "hammer" refers to the auctioneer's tool used to signal the end of bidding on an item. This example illustrates the definition by showing how the term "hammer" is used in the context of a forced sale at public auction.