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jury trial

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

noun

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


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In November, he will represent a class of students suing elite schools including Brown University and the University of Pennsylvania in a jury trial over alleged price-fixing related to financial aid.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

She is seeking an unspecified amount in damages and a jury trial.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

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

From Slate • May 1, 2026

Doe is also suing for malicious prosecution and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and seeks a jury trial.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 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

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