venire facias

[vuh-nahy-ree fey-shee-as, -neer-ee]

noun

Law.

1. a writ directing the appropriate official to summon a jury.

2. the entire jury panel from which a trial jury is selected.

venire facias

/ vɪˈnaɪrɪ ˈfeɪʃɪˌæs /

noun

1. law (formerly) a writ directing a sheriff to summon suitable persons to form a jury

Word History and Origins

Origin of venire facias¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin venīre faciās literally, make come

Word History and Origins

Origin of venire facias¹

C15: Latin, literally: you must make come

Example Sentences

To John Bull's nephew for a venire facias, the money not yet all laid out..

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