noun
Meaning 1
A writ of venire facias.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
venire
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Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /vɪˈnʌɪ.ə.ɹiː/
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General-American: /vɛˈni.ɹeɪ/
noun
Meaning 2
A group of persons summoned by a writ of venire facias to appear in court for jury selection.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
Topics: law
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 3
(law) a group of people summoned for jury service (from whom a jury will be chosen)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: panel
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: body
History
Etymology
Shortening of Latin venīre faciās, the opening words of a writ.