venue
Americannoun
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Law.
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the place of a crime or cause of action.
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the county or place where the jury is gathered and the cause tried.
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the designation, in the pleading, of the jurisdiction where a trial will be held.
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the statement naming the place and person before whom an affidavit was sworn.
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the scene or locale of any action or event.
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the position taken by a person engaged in argument or debate; ground.
noun
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law
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the place in which a cause of action arises
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the place fixed for the trial of a cause
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the locality from which the jurors must be summoned to try a particular cause
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a meeting place
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any place where an organized gathering, such as a rock concert or public meeting, is held
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a position in an argument
Etymology
Origin of venue
1300–50; Middle English venue an attack < Middle French: literally, a coming, Old French, feminine past participle of venir to come < Vulgar Latin *venūta, for Latin venta, equivalent to ven ( īre ) to come + -ta feminine past participle suffix
Example Sentences
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As Grammy season approaches, Blackstone says the hotel/venue will be offering full shows and events that you don’t have to leave the property for and will include more one-of-a-kind performances.
From Los Angeles Times
The foundation said the new space - named the King's Hall in honour of the monarch - could become the "go-to venue for high-end, luxury weddings and private events" both nationally and internationally.
From BBC
With little time to catch their breath, the hosts face a swift rethink ahead of the second match on Friday at the same venue.
From Barron's
Families of the victims of a fire at a Swiss bar on New Year's Eve have expressed shock after officials admitted the venue had not undergone safety checks for five years.
From BBC
He added that sparklers - which are believed to have caused the fire - will be banned in local venues.
From BBC
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