gavel

gavel
gavel1
/gav"euhl/, n.
1. a small mallet used by the presiding officer of a meeting, a judge, etc., usually to signal for attention or order.
2. a similar mallet used by an auctioneer to indicate acceptance of the final bid.
3. Masonry. kevel.
v.t.
4. to chair (a legislative session, convention, meeting, etc.).
5. (of a presiding officer)
a. to request or maintain (order at a meeting) by striking a gavel.
b. to begin or put into effect (a legislative session, motion, etc.) by striking a gavel.
[1795-1805, Amer.; orig. uncert.]
gavel2
/gav"euhl/, n.
feudal rent or tribute.
[bef. 900; ME govel, OE gafol, akin to giefan to give; cf. GABELLE]

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Synonyms:
(of a presiding officer)


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