jury trial

American  

[joor-ee trahy-uhl] / ˈdʒʊər i ˌtraɪ əl /

noun

1. a trial in court with a decision by a jury, as opposed to by a judge alone.

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Other Word Forms

• non-jury trial
  noun

Example Sentences

This week marks the beginning of the jury trial between Elon Musk and Sam Altman.

From Slate • May 1, 2026

To win a penalty—especially one calculated on “pecuniary gain”—the SEC has to meet higher procedural standards, including the right to a jury trial and strict statutory caps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Defendants who are likely to receive a sentence of three years or less would no longer be able to choose a jury trial under Lammy's proposals.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

The suit heading for jury trial in Los Angeles accuses social media algorithms of addicting a 19-year-old woman, causing severe mental health problems.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

If Mr. Justice thought there was not sufficient evidence to hold him for a higher court and a jury trial, he would immediately release him.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes