Impanel: meaning, definitions and examples

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impanel

 

[ɪmˈpæn.əl ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

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

assign, constitute, select.

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word comes from the Middle French 'paneller,' meaning 'to form a panel.'
  • It entered English in the late 15th century, often in legal contexts.
  • Outside of legal settings, it can refer to forming a group for any decision-making purpose.

Legal Context

  • In the legal system, a jury is impaneled to ensure a fair trial by randomly selecting citizens.
  • Judges usually impanel juries, which are made up of 12 people in many jurisdictions.
  • The process of impaneling involves questioning potential jurors to ensure they can be impartial.

Cultural Significance

  • In many cultures, the idea of gathering a council mirrors the process of impaneling for other community decisions.
  • Game shows often feature panels of experts or celebrities who provide insights, paralleling the impaneling concept but for entertainment.
  • Organizations sometimes impanel groups for focus studies and community input, emphasizing the democratic aspect of decision-making.

Psychology

  • Group dynamics are a significant factor when selecting panel members; their interactions can influence outcomes.
  • Cognitive diversity within an impaneled group enhances creativity and problem-solving effectiveness.
  • The concept of 'wisdom of crowds' suggests that diverse groups may make better decisions collectively than individuals alone.

Pop Culture

  • Television shows like 'The Voice' feature judges or panels that 'impanel' their teams of singers to compete.
  • In contemporary debates, panels are often used to discuss varying viewpoints, allowing the audience to hear diverse opinions.
  • Impaneled panels of experts are frequently seen in documentaries to provide credibility and insights on specific topics.

Translations

Translations of the word "impanel" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instalar

🇮🇳 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