| Term | Definition |
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| Vacate | To set aside. To vacate a judgment is to set aside that judgment. |
| Venire | A writ summoning persons to court to act as jurors, also refers to the people summoned for jury duty. |
| Venue | The proper geographical area (county, city, or district) in which a court with jurisdiction over the subject matter may hear a case. |
| VENUE |
1 : the place or county in which take place the alleged events from which a legal action arises used esp. at common law 2 : the place from which a jury is drawn and in which trial is held see also change of venue compare jurisdiction 3 : a statement showing that a case is brought to the proper court or authority
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| Verdict | The findings of a judge or jury at the end of the trial. |
| Voire dire | Examination of a jury panel by the judge, defense counsel and the state attorney. |
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