jury — a group of people (typically twelve) who are sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of people (typically twelve) who are sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒʊri/
Example Sentences
- The jury was so confused they asked the judge if they could phone a friend like on a game show.
- After serving on a jury for a week, she understood why lawyers make so much money.
- The jury found the defendant guilty of stealing hearts, but recommended community service instead of prison.
jury
NOUN[/ˈdʒʊri/]
a group of people (typically twelve) who are sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court
The jury listens carefully before deciding the defendant's fate.
The jury's verdict will bury his fury!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'juré' (sworn), derived from Latin 'juratus' meaning 'sworn' or 'under oath', which comes from 'jurare' meaning 'to swear'.
Breakdown
Latin 'jur-' (swear) + '-ry' (noun suffix denoting a group or collection) = jury (a sworn group)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The jury was so confused they asked the judge if they could phone a friend like on a game show.”
“After serving on a jury for a week, she understood why lawyers make so much money.”
“The jury found the defendant guilty of stealing hearts, but recommended community service instead of prison.”
“The jury must remain impartial throughout the trial proceedings.”
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