Jury Selection

2 words in this vocabulary list

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

  • The impanelment of the jury took place before the trial began.
  • They're still waiting on impanelment for the upcoming case.
  • I heard impanelment got delayed again, what a mess.
  • The impanelment of diverse perspectives is crucial for a well-rounded decision.

noun a right in jury selection for each party to request that a potential juror be dismissed without having to give a reason

  • The defense attorney used a peremptory challenge to dismiss a potential juror without needing to provide a reason.
  • The lawyer got rid of that guy with a peremptory challenge.
  • The attorney pulled a fast one with a peremptory challenge.
  • Using a peremptory challenge is like playing a strategic card game in court.