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

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 was awarded with a special jury prize for archival storytelling at the renowned movie gathering at Sundance.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025

The film debuted at the Sundance Film Festival in January and received a special jury award.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025

Directed by Agnieszka Holland, the movie won the special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival earlier this month, and was praised by international critics when it played shortly afterward at the Toronto Film Festival.

From New York Times • Sep. 28, 2023

That a special jury cannot be empanelled to try a felony.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various