impanel  /ɪm ˈpæ nəl/ ? Meaning of "impanel"

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Definition(s):

  1. (v) enter into a list of prospective jurors
  2. (v) select from a list

Synonym(s)

Usage(s):

  1. Starr has said that when the term of his Little Rock grand jury expires on May 7, he almost surely won't impanel another one.
  2. The Lewinsky panel expired a year ago, leaving Ray little choice but to impanel a new one if he hoped to ponder whether to bring charges.
  3. It is sheer waste to impanel a jury for every auto-accident case.

Quotes

  1. "The recently signed purse supplement was a short term solution for an industry with longer term issues," said Codey (D-Essex). "We feel it is imperative that the Governor impanel this commission as soon as possible so we can have a...
    on Nov 18, 2008 By: Richard J Codey Source: PolitickerNJ (blog)

  2. "A recent rash of crimes committed by public officials in South Florida has led to a crisis of confidence among those who have elected them to office", Crist said in his release. "I have petitioned the Florida Supreme Court to impanel a Grand...
    on Oct 15, 2009 By: Charlie Crist Source: North Country Gazette

  3. "Better to impanel a thoughtful body of citizens to do a Nuremberg-style inquiry, but without any predetermined bias in favor of either removal from office or criminal prosecution," Kmiec said.
    on Apr 21, 2009 By: Douglas Kmiec Source: Los Angeles Times

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