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venire - The panel of citizens called for jury service from which a jury will be selected.

venue - The particular county, city or geographical area in which a court with jurisdiction may hear and determine a case.

verdict - Formal decision made by a jury, read before a court, and accepted by the judge.

voir dire - To speak the truth. Process in which prospective jurors are questioned to determine whether they can perform their duties in an impartial manner.

 


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