venire

noun
UK /vɪˈnɪəri/
US /vəˈnɪri/

A venire is a group of people called to come to court to maybe be on a jury.

The judge asked the clerk to summon a new venire for the trial.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A writ or summons that orders people to appear in court.

The sheriff served the venire on the prospective jurors.

3. The act of coming or assembling, especially a group called together.

The venire of citizens gathered in the hallway before the hearing.

4. In law, the list of persons from whom a jury will be chosen.

Both lawyers reviewed the venire before questioning the candidates.