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venireman

American

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

noun

Law.

plural

veniremen

a person summoned under a venire facias.

venireman British

/ vɪˈnaɪərɪmən /

noun

(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 ( see venire facias) + man

Example Sentences

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

From Time Magazine Archive

Mr. Steuer asks one venireman after another: Is he prejudiced against bankers?

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

The venireman insisted that he could sign "not guilty," and that he could agree to a jail sentence.

From Time Magazine Archive

The venireman has obviously disqualified himself by giving evidence of prejudice.

From Lone Star Planet by Piper, H. Beam

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