Definition

To officially select and enroll a group of people to serve as jurors in a legal case.

Example

The judge decided to impanel a jury for the upcoming trial.

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Conversation

Did you hear they're going to impanel a new jury next week?

Really? I wonder what kind of cases they'll be handling.

I think it's interesting how they impanel juries for different trials.

Yeah, it can really change the outcome of a case.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Impanel is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "panel" (from Old French *panel*, meaning a flat piece or section). The word refers to the act of selecting or summoning individuals to form a jury or panel for a legal proceeding, thus bringing them into a group.

Memory Tip

Think of bringing people 'into' ('in-') a 'panel' to serve together in a legal context.

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