Definition of Gavel
Gavel
Ga·vel
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A small hammer or mallet used to signal a decision or adjournment.
e.g. The judge banged her gavel to signal the end of the trial.
(verb)
to bring a court or hearing to order by using a gavel;
e.g. The judge gaveled the courtroom to order.
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