tales
plural noun
- people summoned to fill jury vacancies when the regular panel has become deficient in number, as by challenge
- the writ that summons them
See tales in American Heritage Dictionary 4
(tālz, tāˈlēz)
noun pl. tales tales - A group of people summoned to fill vacancies on a jury that has become deficient in number.
- The writ allowing for a summons of jurors.
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