1. A call for silence and attention, traditionally used by a court officer before an official announcement.
Usage: Also spelled 'oyez'; used in legal and formal settings; Often repeated three times

1. A court crier's call or the act of making such a call.
Usage: Legal/formal context

Examples

• The bailiff shouted 'Oyes, oyes, oyes!' to begin the court session.
• The judge's oyes echoed through the courtroom.
• Oyes was called three times before the defendant entered.
• In traditional courts, the clerk's oyes announces the judge's arrival.
• The ceremonial oyes marks the official opening of the proceedings.