Impaneled: meaning, definitions and examples
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impaneled
[ ɪmˈpænəld ]
legal context
The term 'impaneled' refers to the process of selecting and swearing in a jury for a trial. This involves gathering a group of citizens who meet specific legal criteria and asking them to serve as jurors. The judge oversees this process, ensuring that the selected jurors are unbiased and capable of rendering a fair verdict. Impaneling is a critical step in the judicial process, as it helps ensure that the rights of the defendant and the interests of justice are adequately represented.
Synonyms
appointed, selected, summoned.
Examples of usage
- The jury was impaneled on Monday.
- The judge impaneled a diverse group of jurors.
- After deliberation, the court impaneled the jury.
Translations
Translations of the word "impaneled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 constituído
🇮🇳 गठित
🇩🇪 einberufen
🇮🇩 dihasilkan
🇺🇦 скликаний
🇵🇱 powołany
🇯🇵 編成された
🇫🇷 constitué
🇪🇸 constituido
🇹🇷 oluşturulmuş
🇰🇷 구성된
🇸🇦 مؤلف
🇨🇿 ustanovený
🇸🇰 zložený
🇨🇳 组成的
🇸🇮 ustanovljen
🇮🇸 samsettur
🇰🇿 құрылды
🇬🇪 შექმნილი
🇦🇿 təşkil olunmuş
🇲🇽 constituido
Etymology
The word 'impaneled' is derived from the noun 'panel,' which refers to a group selected for a specific purpose. The etymology traces back to the later Middle English word 'panel,' originating from the Old French word 'panneau,' meaning a board or a flat piece of material. The addition of the prefix 'im-' signifies 'to put in or onto,' thus creating the verb form 'impanel.' Historically, this term has been closely associated with legal proceedings, particularly in the context of jury selection which became an organized aspect of the legal system in the 16th century. By the 19th century, impaneling juries became a formalized process in many jurisdictions, ensuring that civic duties were met and that justice was served impartially. The term is still actively used in modern legal contexts across common law jurisdictions.