The term 'ATTENTION-GETTER, IN COURT' can be solved by the crossword solution 'GAVEL', which is a five letter word. A GAVEL is a small mallet used by a presiding officer or judge in a court of law to signal for attention and to punctuate rulings and proclamations. It is also used to signify the start and end of a session. The use of a GAVEL dates back to ancient Roman times and is still used today in many courtrooms around the world.