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venue Definition

venue (ven′yo̵̅o̅′)

noun

  1. Law
    1. the county or locality in which a cause of action occurs or a crime is committed
    2. the county or locality in which a jury is drawn and a case tried
    3. that part of a declaration in an action that designates the county in which the trial is to occur
    4. Rare the clause in an affidavit designating the place where it was sworn to
  2. the scene or locale of a large gathering, as for a sports event or rock concert

Etymology: ME < OFr, a coming, arrival, approach < venir, to come < L venire, come

venue Idioms

change of venue

Law the substitution of another place of trial, as when the local jury or court is likely to be prejudiced
venue Law Definition

n

Usually, the locality within which the trial or suit will take place, as sometimes there may be several places where jurisdiction could be established. Venue is often a matter of convenience to the parties in a civil suit. In a criminal suit, where it may be difficult to empanel an impartial jury (due to extensive publicity or other considerations), a change of venue may be sought. See also forum nonconveniens.
venue Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • choose: The Captain chooses the venue for Captainâs day in June each year, which adds variety to the golf clubs visited.
  • hire: No costs are incurred for organizing or hiring an interview venue.
  • situate: Ikon Ikon Gallery is an internationally acclaimed contemporary art venue situated in the refurbished neo-gothic Oozells Street School building in Brindleyplace, central Birmingham.
  • locate: When budgets are tight and the need to locate a venue for a function or meeting is critical, try Channels.

Adjective modifier

  • ideal: South Stack cliffs is an ideal venue for bird watching.
  • perfect: A cozy cocktail lounge is the perfect venue for or a quiet drink.
  • premier: If you would like to know exactly how to find England's premier wedding venue, please click here.
  • intimate: Personally, I prefer music in smaller, more intimate venues.
  • popular: The church is also a popular venue for concerts.
  • suitable: Most Les Enfants parties are suitable for holding at home, however we can find a suitable venue for you, just ask!

Modifies a noun

  • hire: For more info about the studios, see venue hire.
  • tba: Action: CY 9. DATE OF NEXT MEETING Tuesday, 15 th February 2005, at 15.00 17.00, venue tba.

Noun used with modifier

  • wedding: The track can be fully enclosed to form an extension to the wedding venue or marquee.
  • concert: The busiest concert venue on the planet with 823,000 paying guests in 2003.
  • entertainment: Patti Pavilion to be transformed May 2006 Swansea's historic Patti Pavilion is to be transformed into a major entertainment venue.
  • reception: Packing for your honeymoon Make arrangements for your suitcase to be left at the reception venue.
  • conference: The conference venue is the Science Building at the University of Warwick.
  • multi-purpose: Introduction Pyramid is a multi-purpose arts venue, with eight spaces.

Preposition: from

  • shortlist: To select your chosen venue from this shortlist simply click on a photograph.

Preposition: for

  • concert: The church is also a popular venue for concerts.