Law .

the place of a crime or cause of action.

the county or place where the jury is gathered and the cause tried.

the designation, in the pleading, of the jurisdiction where a trial will be held.

the statement naming the place and person before whom an affidavit was sworn.

the scene or locale of any action or event.

the position taken by a person engaged in argument or debate; ground.

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ground , locale , place , scene , setting , site , thrust