billable hour (noun): a unit of time used by an attorney, law clerk, or paralegal to account for work performed and chargeable to a client. Billable hours are usually divided into quarters or tenths of an hour. (Black's Law Dictionary, 8th ed. 2004)
billable hour timepiece (noun): 1. a watch or clock with a dial divided into tenths of an hour; 2. a lighthearted take on the concept of the billable hour; 3. the perfect gift for a lawyer, law student, or any professional who bills by the hour. (The Billable Hour Co. 2006)
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