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Added 9 October 2026

venire

/vɪˈnʌɪ.ə.ɹiː/ noun

Latin root: venīre Wiktionary

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A writ of venire facias.
A group of persons summoned by a writ of venire facias to appear in court for jury selection.

Origin

Shortening of Latin venīre faciās, the opening words of a writ.

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