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Term: PANELATION
Definition: Panelation means selecting a group of people to serve as a jury in a court case.
(Note: This term can also be spelled as "panellation.")
Definition: Panelation (pan-uh-lay-shun) is the process of selecting and empaneling a jury for a trial.
Example: The judge oversaw the panelation of the jury for the high-profile murder trial.
Explanation: In this example, panelation refers to the process of selecting and empaneling a group of people to serve as jurors for a trial. The judge is responsible for overseeing this process, which involves questioning potential jurors to ensure they are impartial and can make a fair decision based on the evidence presented in court.