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venire facias
[ vuh-nahy-ree fey-shee-as, -neer-ee ]
noun
, Law.
- a writ directing the appropriate official to summon a jury.
- the entire jury panel from which a trial jury is selected.
venire facias
/ vɪˈnaɪrɪ ˈfeɪʃɪˌæs /
noun
- law (formerly) a writ directing a sheriff to summon suitable persons to form a jury
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Word History and Origins
Origin of venire facias1
1400–50; late Middle English < Latin venīre faciās literally, make come
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Word History and Origins
Origin of venire facias1
C15: Latin, literally: you must make come
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