jury

[ˈdʒʊəri]

jury Definition

a group of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court.

Using jury: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "jury" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The jury found the defendant guilty of the crime.

  • Example

    The judge instructed the jury to consider all the evidence before reaching a verdict.

  • Example

    The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a decision.

jury Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with jury

  • the obligation to serve as a member of a jury when summoned by a court

    Example

    I have to report for jury duty next week.

  • a jury that is unable to reach a verdict after extended deliberation and is therefore dismissed

    Example

    The trial ended in a hung jury, and the case had to be retried.

  • jury-rigged

    improvised or makeshift, typically using whatever materials are available

    Example

    He jury-rigged a temporary fix for the broken engine.

Origins of jury

from Old French 'jurer', meaning 'to swear'

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Summary: jury in Brief

The term 'jury' [ˈdʒʊəri] refers to a group of people, usually twelve, who are sworn to give a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence presented to them in court. It is often used in phrases like 'jury duty,' which refers to the obligation to serve as a juror when summoned by a court, and 'hung jury,' which describes a jury that is unable to reach a verdict after extended deliberation.

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