venireman
Americannoun
plural
veniremennoun
Etymology
Origin of venireman
1770–80, venire ( see venire facias) + man
Example Sentences
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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.
From Time Magazine Archive
Each venireman was quizzed sharply on his labor beliefs, his religion, his opinion of circumstantial evidence.
From Time Magazine Archive
One venireman was passed over because he lived in Chicago's Drake Hotel.
From Time Magazine Archive
"And you," he said to one venireman, "would you have difficulty in presuming Richard Speck innocent?"
From Time Magazine Archive
He was summoned as a venireman on Monday, and was present at the court room Tuesday, but was not examined.
From The Crime of the Century or, The Assassination of Dr. Patrick Henry Cronin by Hunt, Henry M.
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