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A new debate has started about the meaning of the slang word 86. Some claims say it means to kill. Many restaurant workers disagree and say it means an item is finished or not available. Experts say the word came from the 1930s in food service. Old writings and films also show it was used to mean remove or run out of something. At the same time a political case against a former official is being discussed. Critics say the case is weak and may not last in court. They believe it is being used