venireman

American  

[vi-nahy-ree-muhn, -neer-ee-] / vɪˈnaɪ ri mən, -ˈnɪər i- /

noun

Law.

plural

veniremen

1. a person summoned under a venire facias.

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venireman British  

/ vɪˈnaɪərɪmən /

noun

1. (in the US and formerly in England) a person summoned for jury service under a venire facias

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Etymology

Origin of venireman

1770–80, venire ( venire facias ) + man

Example Sentences

Code, Title 18, Section 3432, which reads: "A person charged with treason or other capital offense shall at least three entire days before commencement of trial be furnished with a copy of the indictment and a list of the veniremen, and of the witnesses to be produced on the trial for proving the indictment, stating the place of abode of each venireman and witness."

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One venireman was passed over because he lived in Chicago's Drake Hotel.

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He rejected many a positive-sounding venireman because his manner showed a sign of unsureness that might possibly aid the defense.

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"And you," he said to one venireman, "would you have difficulty in presuming Richard Speck innocent?"

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Getty then went over all the possible verdicts Speck might receive, asking whether the venireman would be willing to sign "not guilty" if he was in doubt and whether he would accept a jail sentence instead of death if Speck was found guilty.

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