The word "Impaneling" is spelled with the letter combination "a-n-e-l-i-n-g". The "im" prefix is not pronounced, but simply indicates that the paneling has not yet been completed. The "e" between "n" and "l" is silent, and the "g" at the end is pronounced as "ŋ". The stress falls on the second syllable, making the word "im-PA-nə-ling" in IPA phonetic transcription. It refers to the process of selecting a panel of jurors for a trial.
Impaneling, also spelled empaneling, is a legal term used to describe the process of selecting or summoning individuals to serve as members of a jury or a panel of judges for a particular case or trial. The word "impanel" is derived from the Old French word "empaneller," meaning "to enroll," and it is widely used in the legal systems of English-speaking countries, such as the United States and England.
When a court impanels a jury, it means that a group of potential jurors has been randomly selected from the larger pool of eligible individuals. The impaneling process involves questioning potential jurors to determine their qualifications, impartiality, and potential biases. Through this process, the court and the attorneys involved in the case aim to select jurors who will be fair and unbiased in their decision-making.
Impaneling may also refer to the process of selecting a panel of judges or arbitrators to hear a case. In such instances, the court or relevant authority appoints a group of individuals with expertise in the specific field of law related to the case at hand. The impaneling of judges ensures that the case is heard by a diverse and knowledgeable panel of legal professionals, capable of making informed decisions based on their expertise and experience.
In both contexts, the impaneling process is essential to maintaining the integrity and fairness of the legal proceedings by ensuring that the individuals chosen to serve as jurors or judges are unbiased and capable of rendering a fair verdict or decision.
Jury, entering their names in a panel or schedule of parchment.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "impaneling" is derived from the combination of two primary words: "im-" and "paneling".
The prefix "im-" is a Latin derivative, meaning "in" or "into". It is often used to intensify the meaning of the following word or to indicate a sense of inclusion or incorporation.
The term "paneling" comes from the word "panel", which has its roots in Old French. Medieval Latin borrowed the term as "panellus", meaning a piece of cloth used to cover a section of a garment. Over time, the meaning of "panel" expanded to refer to a rectangular or square section, such as a framed area on a wall, a portion of a door or window, or a group of people assembled for discussion or decision-making.