grand juror

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noun

a person serving on a grand jury.

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Also called grand juryman.

Origin of grand juror

First recorded in 1590–1600

Words nearby grand juror

grandiosity, grandioso, Grand Island, grand jeté, Grand Junction, grand juror, grand jury, grandkid, Grand Lama, grand larceny, grandma

How to use grand juror in a sentence

The majority of the grand jurors concluded Thursday that “there was not enough evidence to charge the officers,” according to the prosecutors’ report.
Gaithersburg officers will not be charged in fatal shooting of Kwamena Ocran in January|Dan Morse|October 8, 2021|Washington Post
A grand juror in the Ferguson case is suing to be able to explain exactly what went down in the courtroom.
Politicians Only Love Journalists When They're Dead|Luke O’Neil|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Could the (thus far) timid trembling give way to a full-on, grand mal seizure?
26 Earthquakes Later, Fracking’s Smoking Gun Is in Texas|James Joiner|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The 2001 grand jury indictment named 21 suspects as being involved in the U.S. embassy bombings, including Osama bin Laden.
Final Chapter for Accused Africa Bomber|Jamie Dettmer|January 4, 2015|DAILY BEAST

A grand jury investigated but found Foster had broken no law.
The Louisiana Racists Who Courted Steve Scalise|Jason Berry|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The police departments say procedures were followed, and grand juries have listened.
Protesters Demand Justice For Gurley As Gap Grows Between Cops and NYC|M.L. Nestel|December 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST
A tall phantom in livery appeared, as if by magic, and signed to me to ascend the grand staircase.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
"Buy something for your wife that-is-to-be," he said to his grand-nephew, as he handed him the folded paper.
The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3)|Charles James Wills
She was in a dream of oily odours and monstrous iron constructions, dominated by the grand foreman: and Edwin was in the dream.
Hilda Lessways|Arnold Bennett
I had no idea who they were, as the Grand Duke was in morning costume, and had no star or decoration to distinguish him.
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay
A splendid grand piano stands in one window (he receives a new one every year).
Music-Study in Germany|Amy Fay