venire facias de novo

noun

variants or less commonly venire de novo
: a new writ of venire issued to summon a jury anew on some irregularity or defect in the proceeding under the first venire
also : an order granting a new trial for any reason

Word History

Etymology

venire facias de novo from New Latin, literally, you cause to come anew; venire de novo from New Latin, literally, to come anew

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“Venire facias de novo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venire%20facias%20de%20novo. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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