noun
- a person summoned to serve on a jury, especially one called from bystanders when the regular jury panel is insufficient
Usage: legal
Examples
- The judge called for a talesman when one of the original jurors became ill.
- Several talesmen were selected from the courthouse lobby to complete the jury.
- The attorney questioned each talesman about potential bias before selection.
- A talesman must meet the same qualifications as regular jurors.
- The court clerk summoned additional talesmen to ensure a full jury panel.
- Each talesman was sworn in before the trial could proceed.