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.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025
Then it was handed back to the foreperson.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025
The foreperson told the judge and attorneys, “I feel afraid inside there,” according to a transcript.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025
"They all thought they were involved in a normal discourse, and they don't understand why the foreperson bowed out."
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025
On Monday, the foreperson accused other jurors of "attacking" other people and trying to change their minds.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2025
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