Definition of oyez
—used by a court or public crier to gain attention before a proclamation
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Origin and Etymology of oyez
Middle English, from Anglo-French, hear ye, imperative plural of oir to hear, from Latin audire — more at audible
First Known Use: 15th century
15th Century
First Known Use of oyez
15th century
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oyez
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verb imperative
\ō-ˈyez, -ˈyā, -ˈyes; ˈō-ˌ\
Legal Definition of oyez
—used by a court officer (as a bailiff) to gain the attention of people present at the commencement of a judicial proceeding
Origin and Etymology of oyez
Anglo-French oyez! hear ye!, from Old French oiez oyez, imperative plural of oir to hear, from Latin audire
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