lastslicelaw
/ˌlɑːstˈslaɪsˈlɔː/nounVerified NewAlso in: Reststückgesetz (Deutsch) · trozaley (Español) · trancheloi (Français)
The rule that the last slice of anything belongs to whoever cuts it, and must therefore be cut fairly.
The lastslicelaw binds the cake, the pizza, and the lasagna. Its justice depends on the cutter's fear of being caught with the bigger half, which is why it works. Guests at the table observe the cut like judges, and the law is honored most fiercely among siblings.
Etym. — last slice + law — the jurisprudence of the final portion.
Rel. — cheeseendgame · eyeballjust
Novelty check: APPROVE
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