Oyez! Oyez! This Trivia Question Is Called To Order

You know the word, but where does it come from?

judge with gavel“Oyez” is part of the traditional call at the Supreme Court at the beginning of each session. From what language is “oyez” derived?

Hint: The word is part of the call to attention in the U.S. Supreme Court, but it is also common in courts in Great Britain.

See the answer on the next page.

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