n.
Pronunciation: ' ven- ˌ yü
Function: noun
Etymology: Anglo-French, alteration (influenced by venue arrival, attendance) of vinné, visné, literally, neighborhood, neighbors, from Vulgar Latin *vicinatus, alteration of Latin vicinitas vicinity
Date: 1531
1 a : the place from which a jury is drawn and in which trial is held <requested a change of venue > b : the place or county in which take place the alleged events from which a legal action arises c : a statement showing that a case is brought to the proper court or authority
2 a : LOCALE 1 also : a place where events of a specific type are held <music venue s > b : OUTLET 1C