special jury

American  

noun

Law.

1. struck jury.

2. blue-ribbon jury.

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special jury British  

noun

1. (formerly) a jury whose members were drawn from some profession or rank of society as well as possessing the usual qualifications for jury service

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Etymology

Origin of special jury

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

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special jury

When it premiered at last year’s South by Southwest Film & TV Festival, “Fantasy Life” garnered a special jury prize for Peet’s performance and an audience award.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2026

Cannes' top Palme d'Or winner "It Was Just An Accident" and rave-themed road trip movie "Sirat," which took a special jury prize, will compete with those two titles for best international film honors.

From Barron's ● Feb. 15, 2026

This story of a 13-year-old Taiwanese American boy, written and directed by Sean Wang, won a special jury award and the audience award at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024

For a complete list of winners, including short films and special jury prizes, go to sundance.org.

From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2024

Before Lord Kenyon, and a special jury, At Guildhall, December 18, 1792.

From A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700 (Vol 2 of 3) Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe by Various