venue

 
Pronunciation: /ˈvɛnjuː/

noun

  • the place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports competition: the club is the city’s main venue for live music
  • Law the jurisdiction within which a criminal or civil case may or must be heard.

Origin:

late 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