Jury
/ˈd͡ʒʊə.ɹi/
Jury is a noun and verb with 3 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
- A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law.
- A group of judges in a competition.
verb
- To judge by means of a jury.
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Origin
From Anglo-Norman juree, from Latin iurata, from Latin iuro, from Latin ius.
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