Gaveled: meaning, definitions and examples
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gaveled
[ ˈɡævəld ]
legal proceedings
Gaveled refers to the action of striking a gavel, usually by a judge or presiding officer, to call for order or to announce the beginning or end of a session. It is a means of gaining attention and establishing authority during a meeting or court session.
Synonyms
called to order, rapped, struck
Examples of usage
- The judge gaveled the session to order.
- The chair gaveled for silence as the discussion began.
- After the vote, she gavelled the meeting closed.
- He gavelled the proceedings when the noise became disruptive.
Translations
Translations of the word "gaveled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 presidido por um martelo
🇮🇳 हाथी के हथौड़े से
🇩🇪 mit dem Hammer entschieden
🇮🇩 dipimpin dengan palu
🇺🇦 головував молотком
🇵🇱 przewodniczył młotkiem
🇯🇵 ハンマーで議長を務めた
🇫🇷 présidé par un marteau
🇪🇸 presidido por un martillo
🇹🇷 çekiçle başkanlık etmek
🇰🇷 망치로 주재하다
🇸🇦 ترأس بمطرقة
🇨🇿 předsedal kladivem
🇸🇰 predseda kladivom
🇨🇳 由锤子主持
🇸🇮 predsedoval s kladivom
🇮🇸 forseti með hamri
🇰🇿 балға басшылық етті
🇬🇪 ბაზრის მიერ გაწვდილი
🇦🇿 maltalarla rəhbərlik etdi
🇲🇽 presidido por un martillo
Etymology
The word 'gavel' originates from the Old French word 'gavele' which is derived from 'gaver', meaning to strike. It has been used in English since the 17th century, primarily in legal contexts associated with court sessions and meetings. The gavel is a ceremonial mallet used by judges and chairs to indicate the start and conclusion of proceedings, symbolizing authority and order. Its usage has expanded to signify general control and decision-making in various formal settings. The act of gaveling reflects a tradition that emphasizes decorum and procedure, which is crucial in legal and parliamentary environments.