Jury (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun, plural ju·ries.
  1. a group of persons sworn to render a verdict or true answer on a question or questions officially submitted to them.
  2. such a group selected according to law and sworn to inquire into or determine the facts concerning a cause or an accusation submitted to them and to render a verdict to a court.
  3. a group of persons chosen to adjudge prizes, awards, etc., as in a competition.
verb (used with object), ju·ried, ju·ry·ing.
  1. to judge or evaluate by means of a jury: All entries will be juried by a panel of professionals.
Idioms
  1. a decision, determination, or opinion has yet to be rendered: The jury is still out on the president's performance.
adjective Nautical.
  1. makeshift or temporary, as for an emergency: a jury mast.
noun plural -ries
  1. a group of, usually twelve, people sworn to deliver a true verdict according to the evidence upon a case presented in a court of law
  2. a body of persons appointed to judge a competition and award prizes
  3. it has not yet been decided or agreed on
adjective
  1. makeshift
Jury (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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