Meaning & use
Talesman
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In law, a person summoned from bystanders to serve as a juror when the original jury pool is insufficient.
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When two jurors fell ill, the court called in a talesman to complete the panel.
Historically, talesmen were chosen from among those present in or near the courtroom.
A note on using this word
The term derives from the Latin legal phrase 'tales de circumstantibus,' meaning 'such persons as are standing around.'
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