Impanelment

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpænmənt/

Definitions of impanelment

noun the act of selecting or constituting a panel for a specific purpose, such as a jury or committee

Example Sentences

A1 The impanelment of the jury took place before the trial began.

A2 The impanelment of experts was necessary for the investigation.

B1 The impanelment process was delayed due to a lack of available jurors.

B2 The impanelment of a diverse jury is important for a fair trial.

C1 The impanelment of the committee members was carefully considered.

C2 The impanelment of the arbitration board required thorough vetting of potential candidates.

Examples of impanelment in a Sentence

formal The impanelment of the jury took place before the trial began.

informal They're still waiting on impanelment for the upcoming case.

slang I heard impanelment got delayed again, what a mess.

figurative The impanelment of diverse perspectives is crucial for a well-rounded decision.

Grammatical Forms of impanelment

• past tense: impanelled
• plural: impanelments
• comparative: more impanelled
• superlative: most impanelled
• present tense: impanels
• future tense: will impanel
• perfect tense: has/have impanelled
• continuous tense: is impanelling
• singular: impanelment
• positive degree: impanelment
• infinitive: to impanel
• gerund: impanelling
• participle: impanelled

Origin and Evolution of impanelment

First Known Use: 1489 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'impanelment' originated from the Middle English word 'impanelement' which came from the Anglo-French word 'empanelement' and ultimately from the Old French word 'empaneller'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in legal contexts to refer to the act of selecting and empaneling a jury, the word 'impanelment' has evolved to also encompass the process of selecting or appointing members to a group or committee in various fields beyond the legal realm.