impanel

[ im-pan-l ]

verb (used with object)

, im·pan·eled, im·pan·el·ing or (especially British) im·pan·elled, im·pan·el·ling.

1. to enter on a panel or list for jury duty.
2. to select (a jury) from the panel.
3. to enter names on a panel or other official list.

impanel

/ ɪmˈpænəl /

verb

1. See empanel
   a variant spelling (esp US) of empanel

Derived Forms

• imˈpanelment, noun

Other Words From

• im·panel·ment noun
• unim·paneled adjective
• unim·panelled adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of impanel¹

1375–1425; late Middle English empanellen < Anglo-French empaneller. See em- ¹, panel

Example Sentences

Brooklyn district attorney Ken Thompson explained his decision to impanel a grand jury in a statement released Friday.

From The Daily Beast

I expect to impanel a new grand jury along in January and I wouldn't be surprised ef they looked into the matter purty thoroughly.

From Project Gutenberg

Seventy-two days were required to impanel the jury before which Ruef was tried, fifty days being devoted to actual court work.

From Project Gutenberg

No only sheriffs, but their employees who impanel juries or execute process in the courts shall take an oath of office.

From Project Gutenberg