venire facias
[ vuh-nahy-ree fey-shee-as, -neer-ee ]
nounLaw.
a writ directing the appropriate official to summon a jury.
the entire jury panel from which a trial jury is selected.
Origin of venire facias
11400–50; late Middle English <Latin venīre faciās literally, make come
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British Dictionary definitions for venire facias
venire facias
/ (vɪˈnaɪrɪ ˈfeɪʃɪˌæs) /
noun
law (formerly) a writ directing a sheriff to summon suitable persons to form a jury
Origin of venire facias
1C15: Latin, literally: you must make come
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