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venire

ve·nire

UK/vɪˈnʌɪ.ə.ɹiː/ US/vɛˈni.ɹeɪ/ uncommon us

noun

1.

(law) a group of people summoned for jury service (from whom a jury will be chosen)

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Origin

Shortening of Latin venīre faciās, the opening words of a writ.

Phrases

  • venire facias
  • venire facias de novo

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