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struck jury

noun

Law.

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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First recorded in 1855–60

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

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

Struck Jury, a jury of men who possess special qualifications to judge of the facts of a case.

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

Q. What courts may order a struck jury?

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