Gavelling
/ˈɡævəlɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of striking a gavel to call a courtroom to order or to signal a decision.
The judge began the session by gavelling the courtroom to order.
Forms
- gavel
- gavels
- gaveled
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Commentary
Primarily used to describe the judge's action of striking the gavel to manage courtroom proceedings.
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