Impanel: meaning, definitions and examples
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impanel
[ ɪmˈpæn.əl ]
legal context
To impanel means to select and enlist a jury from the eligible candidates to hear a case in a court of law. This process involves the examination of potential jurors to determine their suitability and impartiality for serving on a specific case. It is a critical step in ensuring a fair trial by gathering a group of individuals who can listen to the evidence presented.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The judge will impanel the jury next week.
- They had to impanel a diverse group of jurors.
- After careful consideration, the court decided to impanel a new jury.
Translations
Translations of the word "impanel" in other languages:
🇵🇹 instalar
- nomear
- formar um painel
🇮🇳 पैनल में शामिल करना
🇩🇪 einberufen
🇮🇩 memasukkan ke dalam panel
🇺🇦 включити в панель
🇵🇱 do panelu
🇯🇵 パネルに加える
🇫🇷 intégrer au panel
🇪🇸 incluir en el panel
🇹🇷 panele dahil etmek
🇰🇷 패널에 포함하다
🇸🇦 إدراج في اللجنة
🇨🇿 zařadit do panelu
🇸🇰 zaradiť do panelu
🇨🇳 纳入小组
🇸🇮 vključiti v panel
🇮🇸 setja í panel
🇰🇿 панельге енгізу
🇬🇪 პანელში ჩართვა
🇦🇿 panelə daxil etmək
🇲🇽 incluir en el panel
Etymology
The term 'impanel' originates from the mid-16th century. It is derived from the combination of the prefix 'in-' meaning 'into' or 'on' and 'panel', which itself comes from the old French 'panel', referring to a rectangle piece of cloth or a slice of material used as a board. In the legal context, the usage evolved to denote assembling a group, as a panel of jurors, to hear a case. The use of juries in legal proceedings dates back to ancient societies, but the formalization of the juror selection process became established in England and later adapted in various common law countries, including the United States. This linguistic evolution reflects the systematization of legal practices and the increasing importance of citizen involvement in justice.