Mallets
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of mallet, a small hammer with a large head used in legal contexts, such as by a judge to call order in court.
The judge struck the mallets to regain control of the courtroom.
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- mallet
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Commentary
In legal contexts, mallets are often synonymous or closely related to gavels, used symbolically to maintain order in court proceedings.
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