venire facias

Noun

Meaning

A judicial writ or precept directed to the sheriff, requiring him to cause a certain number of qualified persons to appear in court at a specified time, to serve as jurors in said court.

A writ in the nature of a summons to cause the party indicted on a penal statute to appear. Called also venire.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

venire nisi citation summons subpoena writ monition garnishment certiorari impanelment pleadings empanelment venire facias juratores

Close letter words and terms

venipuncture venipuncturist venire venire facias de novo venire facias juratores venireman