1. the place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports event: "the river could soon be the venue for a powerboat world championship event"
▪ the county or district within which a criminal or civil case must be heard.
Word Originlate 16th century (denoting a thrust or bout in fencing; also in the Law sense): from Old French, literally ‘a coming’, feminine past participle of venir ‘come’ from Latin venire.
