Definitions
1.NounA newspaper; a printed sheet published periodically. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2.NounAn official periodical publication published by a government containing legal and state notices, and in some cases, legislations, subsidiary legislations and bills.
3.VerbTo publish (something) in a gazette.
4.VerbTo announce the status of (someone) in an official gazette; this pertained to both appointments and bankruptcies.