[ven.ue] n [ME venyw action of coming, fr. MF venue, fr. venir to come, fr. L venire--more at come] (1531) 1 a: the place or county in which take place the alleged events from which a legal action arises b: the place from which a jury is drawn and in which trial is held "requested a change of ~" c: a statement showing that a case is brought to the proper court or authority
2: locale 1