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empanelled

 

[ ɪmˈpænəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Empanelled refers to the process of selecting a group of individuals for a specific purpose, particularly in a legal setting, such as forming a jury. Typically, empaneling is done by the court to ensure that a jury is composed of impartial and fair-minded individuals to hear a case. Once empanelled, the jurors are tasked with evaluating the evidence presented during a trial.

Synonyms

appoint, choose, select

Examples of usage

  • The judge empanelled a jury for the murder trial.
  • The attorneys were present while the jurors were empanelled.
  • Several potential jurors were dismissed before the final panel was empanelled.

Translations

Translations of the word "empanelled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 designado

🇮🇳 समिति में शामिल

🇩🇪 berufen

🇮🇩 ditunjuk

🇺🇦 призначений

🇵🇱 wyznaczony

🇯🇵 委員に選ばれた

🇫🇷 nommé

🇪🇸 nombrado

🇹🇷 atanmış

🇰🇷 위원으로 임명된

🇸🇦 معين

🇨🇿 jmenovaný

🇸🇰 vymenovaný

🇨🇳 被任命的

🇸🇮 imenovan

🇮🇸 tilnefndur

🇰🇿 тағайындалған

🇬🇪 ნიშნული

🇦🇿 təyin edilmiş

🇲🇽 designado

Etymology

The term 'empanelled' originates from the concept of a 'panel' which refers to a group or assembly for a specific purpose. The word 'panel' itself is derived from the Middle French word 'panel', which means a cloth or piece of fabric. Over time, the application of the term evolved, particularly in legal contexts where a panel signifies a group of jurors or adjudicators assembled to deliberate over evidence and make judgements. The prefix 'em-' denotes the action of forming or creating a set group. The use of the term in legal proceedings dates back to the 14th century, emphasizing the importance of an unbiased and representative jury in delivering justice.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,955, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.