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

Trial testimony provided a window into the rarefied world of high-stakes poker, with jurors hearing of gamblers in Asia who went by the names “Chairman” and “Tango.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"We want people to be able to watch what they want to watch as quickly as possible every time," Goodrow told jurors.

From Barron's

Kimberley's former partner Michael Thomson, 42, told jurors that he kept in contact with her after their six-month relationship came to an end in the middle of 2022.

From BBC

But jurors were told Warren was aware the dogs were too strong even for his girlfriend at the time to walk - and police noted they ignored his instructions during their visit.

From BBC

The scheme began to unravel when an off‑duty British Transport Police officer noticed one of the suspicious suitcases being dragged around, jurors were told.

From BBC