venire

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A writ of venire facias.
  2. A group of persons summoned by a writ of venire facias to appear in court for jury selection.

Pronunciation

/vɪˈnʌɪ.ə.ɹiː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-venire.wav /vɛˈni.ɹeɪ/

Word forms

venire venires

Etymology

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

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