The Clue
Authorities might sit on one (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PANEL
Tags
Notes
The answer PANEL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 150 puzzles.
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Definition
PANEL as a noun:
1. sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat) section or component of something
2. (jury, panel) = a committee appointed to judge a competition
3. (panel, venire) = (law) a group of people summoned for jury service (from whom a jury will be chosen)
4. a group of people gathered for a special purpose as to plan or discuss an issue or judge a contest etc
5. a pad placed under a saddle
6. (dialog box, panel) = (computer science) a small temporary window in a graphical user interface that appears in order to request information from the user; after the information has been provided the user dismisses the box with `okay' or `cancel'
7. (control panel, instrument panel, control board, board, panel) = electrical device consisting of a flat insulated surface that contains switches and dials and meters for controlling other electrical devices; "he checked the instrument panel"; "suddenly the board lit up like a Christmas tree"
PANEL as a verb:
1. decorate with panels; "panel the walls with wood"
2. (empanel, impanel, panel) = select from a list; "empanel prospective jurors"