special jury

American

noun

Law.

special jury British

noun

(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

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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

The film, directed by Isabel Castro, won a special jury prize from the Sundance Film Festival for archival storytelling.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2025

The film was one of the big discoveries of the Sundance Film Festival, winning the audience award and a special jury award for its ensemble.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 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

But we must take the world as it is, and when we want the verdict of public opinion, we must not presume to ask for a special jury.

From Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. by Charles James Lever

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