venireman
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of venireman
1770–80, venire ( see venire facias) + man
Example Sentences
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Each venireman was quizzed sharply on his labor beliefs, his religion, his opinion of circumstantial evidence.
From Time Magazine Archive
John Barry, venireman No. 5, white-haired employe of a Wall Street broker, admits that he does not think Lawyer Steuer would have been retained unless Mr. Mitchell were "in serious difficulty."
From Time Magazine Archive
"And you," he said to one venireman, "would you have difficulty in presuming Richard Speck innocent?"
From Time Magazine Archive
One venireman was passed over because he lived in Chicago's Drake Hotel.
From Time Magazine Archive
It originated during the examination by Mr. Donahoe of John W. Johnson, a special venireman, who had testified that he had no prejudices against the Irishmen or the Clan-na-Gael.
From The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin by Hunt, Henry M.
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