rafferty
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of rafferty
1925–30; originally in the phrase Rafferty ( 's ) rules no rules at all; perhaps identical with British dialect raffatory, ref ( f ) atory, alterations of refractory
Example Sentences
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It marks an important step in the fight that Fred Goldman has waged for 31 years — even if he doesn’t end up with much of the money, said his attorney, Michaelle Rafferty.
From Los Angeles Times
“There’s no guarantee the estate has or will have the funds to pay this amount, or even any portion of it,” Rafferty said.
From Los Angeles Times
Former Royal College of Nursing president Baroness Rafferty was among the 65 peers to have signed, and she was joined by scientist and broadcaster Lord Winston, former Labour leader Lord Kinnock and former Whitehall chief Lord O'Donnell.
From BBC
Hutton appeared before Belfast Magistrates' Court for sentencing on Thursday, where District Judge Francis Rafferty described her act as one of "abject wickedness".
From BBC
Mr Rafferty described his sentencing powers for the offence as "scarcely appropriate".
From BBC
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