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Case involving university where lots go (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

auction

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'where lots go' is the definition.

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(Other definitions for auction that I've seen before include "Public sale - type of bridge" , "Public bidding sale" , "Occasion of lots under the gavel" , "Lots are sold here!" , "Competitive sale" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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