noun
- plural of oyez; a court crier's call for silence and attention, traditionally used to open court proceedings
Usage: legal/formal; often spelled 'oyez' in singular form; archaic or ceremonial in modern usage
Examples
- The court crier shouted 'oyezes' three times before the judge entered the courtroom.
- In traditional court ceremonies, the bailiff announces 'oyezes' to call for order.
- The old legal documents referenced the use of oyezes as standard court protocol.
- Modern courts rarely use oyezes, though some formal proceedings still observe the tradition.