Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
venire
noun
/vəˈnɪr.eɪ/
Definition
A legal term referring to the process of summoning potential jurors from a pool of candidates.
Examples
- During the trial, the judge issued a venire to select jurors for the case.
- The venire was composed of local residents who had been randomly selected.
Meaning
The term ‘venire’ is derived from the Latin word meaning ‘to come,’ indicating the arrival of jurors to the court.
Synonyms
- Jury summons
- Jury panel
- Jury venire
