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change of venue

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The relocation of a trial to a locale other than that in which the case was first brought before a court.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

Examples

  • The defense moved for a change of venue, as the media coverage had made selecting an impartial jury from the small town impossible.

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