struck jury

American  

noun

Law.

1. a jury obtained by special agreement between the opposing attorneys, each taking turns in eliminating a member of the impaneled group until 12 members remain.

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Etymology

Origin of struck jury

First recorded in 1855–60

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Example Sentences

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struck jury

Q. What courts may order a struck jury?

From Civil Government for Common Schools by Henry C. Northam

A struck jury was obtained, but, in the existing state of public feeling, an acquittal was a foregone conclusion.

From The Story of the Mormons, from the date of their origin to the year 1901 by William Alexander Linn

With this "struck jury," the cause proceeded to a hearing.

From The Land of the Miamis An Account of the Struggle to Secure Possession of the North-West from the End of the Revolution until 1812 by Elmore Barce

Q. When may the above-named courts order a struck jury?

From Civil Government for Common Schools by Henry C. Northam

Indeed, we may doubt whether Vergil might not have more votes than Milton, when the struck jury is polled.

From Inquiries and Opinions by Brander Matthews

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