ve·ni·re fa·ci·as
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Definition of venire facias
: a judicial writ directing the sheriff to summon a specified number of qualified persons to serve as jurors
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“Venire facias.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venire%20facias. Accessed 2 Oct. 2022.
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venire facias
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venire fa·ci·as
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Legal Definition of venire facias
: a writ ordering a sheriff to summon a jury
No irregularity in any writ of venire facias … shall be sufficient to set aside a verdict … —— West Virginia Code
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