roastpotatotreaty
/ˌrəʊst pəˈteɪtəʊ ˈtriːti/nounVerified NewAlso in: Bratkartoffelvertrag (Deutsch) · patatratado (Español) · patatracté (Français)
The solemn agreement that crispy roast potatoes are shared equally and counted openly.
The roastpotatotreaty governs the most fought-over item on the plate. Portions are counted aloud, the extra one is assigned by age or by tears, and any hoarding is prosecuted at the table. The treaty holds because the potatoes are worth it, and because whoever made them gets the last word.
Etym. — roast potato + treaty — international law for the crispiest asset on the plate.
Rel. — roastdiplomacy · lastslicelaw
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