oyez
- A call by the bailiff or other officer of the court for silence and attention before the court or a branch thereof begins
- As the court session began, the court officer bellowed 'oyez' to command silence and attention.
- The courtroom fell silent at the sound of 'oyez' echoed by the bailiff.
- The ancient term 'oyez' is often heard in modern courtrooms to signify the court's commencement.
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