gavelhum
/ˈɡævəlˌhʌm/nounVerified NewThe background noise of permanent constitutional confrontation — serial impeachments, standing inquiries — that no longer mobilizes anyone.
The first proceeding is an event; the fourth is wallpaper. Each side runs the machinery as signaling, and the public hears a hum.
Etym. — gavel + hum; the instrument of crisis reduced to ambient frequency.
Rel. — unitydrum
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