Venire (Noun)
Meaning
(law) a group of people summoned for jury service (from whom a jury will be chosen).
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The venire was made up of people from all walks of life, reflecting the diversity of the community.
- Potential jurors in the venire were asked to fill out a lengthy questionnaire to help attorneys identify potential biases.
- The court clerk carefully managed the venire, ensuring that all jurors reported to the courtroom on time.
- As the trial began, the venire was narrowed down to a pool of 20 people from which the jury would be selected.
- The attorneys on both sides reviewed the venire closely, looking for reasons to strike certain individuals from the pool of potential jurors.