Glossary of Legal Terms

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vacate

To nullify, render void.

venire  (veh NI ree; popularly pronounced veh NEER)

Writ summoning persons to court to act as jurors. Also, a group of people summoned for jury duty.

venue  (VEN YOO)

Geographical area from which a jury is drawn, where a criminal trial is held and where an action is brought. Also, the geographical location in which the alleged actions that gave rise to the legal action occurred.

verdict

Decision reached by a jury or judge on the facts presented at a trial.

voir dire  (vwahr   deer)

Process of questioning potential jurors.

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