foreperson
Americannoun
Gender
See -person.
Etymology
Origin of foreperson
Example Sentences
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The Justice Department said the second indictment remained a legitimate charging document that had been endorsed by the grand jury foreperson as accurately reflecting the group’s vote on charges for Comey.
On Monday afternoon, the foreperson finally read out the verdict, finding Echeverria and Pineda guilty on two counts of murder in the first degree.
From Los Angeles Times
The court grew quiet as the jury foreperson handed the verdict sheet to the court deputy.
From BBC
The foreperson eventually sent a note to the judge saying the jury had finished for the day.
From BBC
The foreperson told the judge and attorneys, “I feel afraid inside there,” according to a transcript.
From Los Angeles Times
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