Empaneling: meaning, definitions and examples

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empaneling

 

[ ɛmˈpænəlɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal procedure

Empaneling refers to the process of selecting and enrolling a group of individuals to serve as jurors in a legal trial. This process ensures that a fair and impartial jury is assembled to hear the case and render a verdict based on the evidence presented. The empaneling process can also apply to other contexts, such as assembling a panel of experts for various evaluations or discussions.

Synonyms

appointing, enrolling, forming, selecting.

Examples of usage

  • The judge began the empaneling of jurors for the trial.
  • Empaneling a diverse group of experts is crucial for the research project.
  • The lawyer challenged several candidates during the empaneling process.

Translations

Translations of the word "empaneling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nomeação

🇮🇳 पैनल बनाना

🇩🇪 Berufung

🇮🇩 penunjukan

🇺🇦 формування

🇵🇱 powołanie

🇯🇵 委員会の設置

🇫🇷 nommer

🇪🇸 nombramiento

🇹🇷 atama

🇰🇷 위원회 구성

🇸🇦 تعيين

🇨🇿 jmenování

🇸🇰 vymenovanie

🇨🇳 任命

🇸🇮 imenovanje

🇮🇸 nefndarsamsetning

🇰🇿 тағайындау

🇬🇪 მინიჭება

🇦🇿 təyin etmə

🇲🇽 nombramiento

Etymology

The term 'empanel' originates from the Middle English word 'empanelen', which is a combination of the prefix 'em-' (meaning to put into) and 'panel', derived from Old French 'panel' meaning 'a piece or part'. Historically, 'panel' referred to a group of jurors selected to make decisions in legal matters. The evolution of the term reflects the importance of jury selection in the legal system, marking a shift from a singular judge's decision to a collective judgment by a group of individuals. In modern usage, empaneling has extended beyond legal contexts to include situations where a group of people is appointed for consultation or decision-making in various professional fields.