venire

/ˈvɛnɪri/ or /ˈvɛnɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A writ or summons to appear in court, especially in medieval England.

“The court issued a venire to summon the defendant to appear for trial.”

2. verb

To issue a writ or summons to appear in court.

“The clerk venired the defendant to appear for questioning.”

Synonyms

  • citation
  • summons

Antonyms

  • dismissal
  • exemption