impanel
Americanverb (used with object)
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to enter on a panel or list for jury duty.
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to select (a jury) from the panel.
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to enter names on a panel or other official list.
verb
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of impanel
1375–1425; late Middle English empanellen < Anglo-French empaneller. See em- 1, panel
Example Sentences
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Crews said that a judge approved Descano’s request to impanel a special grand jury.
From Washington Post • Apr. 25, 2023
They also plan this week to vote to impanel two new committees.
From Washington Times • Jan. 9, 2023
Instead, the governor asked the Florida Supreme Court to impanel the grand jury.
From New York Times • Aug. 26, 2022
However, New York law could allow prosecutors down the road to impanel another grand jury, but that carries risks -- whether or not Cohen agrees to participate.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2022
He was to act in the capacity of judge, though the verdict in the case, providing one could be returned, would be given by the jury he might impanel.
From The Golf Course Mystery by Steele, Chester K.
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