venue
venue
Definition
venue (ven′yo̵̅o̅′)
noun
- Law
- the county or locality in which a cause of action occurs or a crime is committed
- the county or locality in which a jury is drawn and a case tried
- that part of a declaration in an action that designates the county in which the trial is to occur
- Rare the clause in an affidavit designating the place where it was sworn to
- 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
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.
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