ˈven(ˌ)yü also ˈve(ˌ)nü sometimes ˈvā(- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French, from feminine of venu, past participle of venir to come, from Latin venire — more at come
1. obsolete
a. : a thrust, hit, or lunge in or as if in fencing
b. : an encounter, bout, or match in or as if in fencing or cudgel play
2.
a.
(1) : a place (as a county) in which alleged events from which a legal action arises take place
(2) : the place from which the jury is drawn and in which trial is held in such an action
b. : the locale of a past or projected real or imaginary event ; especially : a place designated to be the scene of a proposed gathering (as for a sports event or a political conference)
c. : the position, side, or line of argument assumed by an individual in debate or discussion : ground
3.
a. : a statement forming part of a declaration at law and alleging the residence of the parties, where the injury occurred, or other information that shows the case to be brought to the proper court or authority
b. : a clause or acknowledgment in an affidavit indicating the locality of execution