empanel
pronunciation
How to pronounce empanel in British English:
UK [imˈpænl]
How to pronounce empanel in American English:
US [ɛmˈpænəl]
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- Verb:
- enter into a list of prospective jurors
- select from a list
Word Origin
- empanel (v.)
- late 15c., originally of juries, from Anglo-French empaneller, Old French empaneller; see en- (1) + panel (n.).
Example
- 1. Judges have the discretion to empanel a new iurv if evidence has been heard which might make the trial unfair .