impanel
Americanverb (used with object)
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to enter on a panel or list for jury duty.
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to select (a jury) from the panel.
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to enter names on a panel or other official list.
verb
Other Word Forms
- impanelment noun
- unimpaneled adjective
- unimpanelled adjective
Etymology
Origin of impanel
1375–1425; late Middle English empanellen < Anglo-French empaneller. See em- 1, panel
Example Sentences
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A special prosecutor is re-examining the Spivey investigation and has impaneled a grand jury to assess the allegations of police misconduct on behalf of Boyd and Williams.
Barnette has since impaneled a state grand jury, his deputy said Monday, declining further comment.
A grand jury had been impaneled to investigate allegations.
From Los Angeles Times
What types of jurors did the prosecution want to see impaneled?
From Salon
The drawn-out cycle of questioning and culling will continue until a full jury has been impanelled.
From BBC
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