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.
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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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A judge this week approved a petition by Gwynn to impanel a special grand jury to investigate current and former school officials over any lapses that led to the shooting.
From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2023
They also plan this week to vote to impanel two new committees.
From Washington Times • Jan. 9, 2023
They also are often reluctant to impanel a new grand jury after an earlier one has heard testimony, because witnesses could make conflicting statements if asked to testify again.
From New York Times • Feb. 23, 2022
Last Friday, Willis told CNN that she expects to impanel a grand jury probe and start serving subpoenas this summer.
From Salon • Feb. 12, 2022
Bailiffs of liberties or franchises are to be sworn to take distresses, truly impanel jurors, make returns by indenture between them and sheriffs, &c;.
From Essay on the Trial By Jury by Spooner, Lysander
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