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mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">gavels</topic></authority><related type="other"><topic>gavel blocks</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>striking blocks</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>mallets</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>acoustic equipment</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>ceremonial sound devices</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>chairman&apos;s hammer</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>gavel</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Mallets or hammers used to make noise, for commanding attention or confirming an action; often used with a striking block. Examples are as used by a judge or presiding officer, or by an auctioneer. ]]></note></mads>