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Term: Gavel

Description:

A gavel is a small wooden mallet commonly used by judges or presiding officers to maintain order and signify authority in a courtroom or during meetings. It is typically made of hardwood and has a distinctive sound when struck against a sound block.

Sample Sentences:

1. The judge banged the gavel to bring the courtroom to order.
2. The chairman used the gavel to conclude the meeting.
3. As the jury foreman, he tapped the gavel to announce the verdict.
4. She auctioned off the old furniture with a ceremonial gavel.

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