juror

American  

[joor-er, -awr] / ˈdʒʊər ər, -ɔr /

noun

1. one of a group of persons sworn to deliver a verdict in a case submitted to them; member of a jury.

2. one of the panel from which a jury is selected.

3. one of a group of people who judge a competition.

4. a person who has taken an oath or sworn allegiance.

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juror British  

/ ˈdʒʊərə /

noun

1. a member of a jury

2. a person whose name is included on a panel from which a jury is selected

3. a person who takes an oath

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Etymology

Origin of juror

1250–1300; Middle English jurour < Anglo-French (compare Old French jureur ), equivalent to Old French jur ( er ) to swear (< Latin jūrāre ) + -our -or ²

Example Sentences

Another juror messaged that they too would watch the broadcast.

From BBC

The defendant, of Harcourt Avenue in Sidcup, denied they were stun guns and told jurors he had made them because he enjoyed "tinkering about with electrical devices" due to his professional background.

From BBC

“When a child is in danger and calls 911, we have a right to expect a response,” prosecutor Bill Turner told jurors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Abolished in 2022, professional juries of music experts are returning in the semi-finals with expanded, more diverse panels that include young jurors aged 18 to 25.

From Barron's

Lawyers who have practiced before Hellerstein say he can be charming toward jurors but is tough on prosecutors and defense attorneys alike.

From The Wall Street Journal