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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If a member is charged with a crime, the Ethics Committee would be required to impanel an investigative subcommittee within 30 days to review the allegations or submit a report explaining why it didn’t.
From Washington Post • Jan. 8, 2023
Willis asked the chief judge of the county superior court in January to impanel a special grand jury.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2022
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
Not only sheriffs, but their employees who impanel juries or execute process in the courts shall take an oath of office.
From Our Legal Heritage June 2011 (Sixth) Edition by Reilly, S. A.
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