oyez
/oʊˈjɛs/
interjection
- A cry used to call for attention or to announce the opening of a court, often repeated three times.
- The judge instructed the clerk to begin with the traditional 'Oyez'.
- In the reenactment, the crier called 'Oyez!' to gather the townspeople.
- The bailiff shouted, 'Oyez, oyez, oyez! This court is now in session.'
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