venireman

/vɛˈnɪriːmæn/

Definitions

1. noun

A citizen or member of a community summoned as a juror, especially in medieval England.

“The court was searching for a venireman to serve on the jury for the trial.”

2. noun

A person who is summoned as a potential juror, but has not yet been sworn in or assigned to a case.

“The venireman was dismissed from the case due to a conflict of interest.”

Synonyms

  • juror
  • panelist

Antonyms

  • defendant