jury
1a group of persons sworn to render a verdict or true answer on a question or questions officially submitted to them.
such a group selected according to law and sworn to inquire into or determine the facts concerning a cause or an accusation submitted to them and to render a verdict to a court.: Compare grand jury, petty jury.
a group of persons chosen to adjudge prizes, awards, etc., as in a competition.
to judge or evaluate by means of a jury: All entries will be juried by a panel of professionals.
Idioms about jury
the jury is (still) out, a decision, determination, or opinion has yet to be rendered: The jury is still out on the president's performance.
Origin of jury
1Grammar notes for jury
Other words from jury
- ju·ry·less, adjective
Other definitions for jury (2 of 2)
makeshift or temporary, as for an emergency: a jury mast.
Origin of jury
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British Dictionary definitions for jury (1 of 2)
/ (ˈdʒʊərɪ) /
a group of, usually twelve, people sworn to deliver a true verdict according to the evidence upon a case presented in a court of law: See also grand jury, petit jury
a body of persons appointed to judge a competition and award prizes
the jury is still out informal it has not yet been decided or agreed on
Origin of jury
1British Dictionary definitions for jury (2 of 2)
/ (ˈdʒʊərɪ) /
mainly nautical (in combination) makeshift: jury-rigged
Origin of jury
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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