traverse jury

American  

noun

1. petty jury.

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Etymology

Origin of traverse jury

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

For example, to take a case which has not happened yet, to my knowledge: John Doe is accused of having eaten a Medford cracker; and thereupon, by direction of the Government, has been indicted by a grand jury for the capital offence of treason, and is brought before a traverse jury for trial.

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He was bound to explain the law to the grand jury before they should proceed to their business—to the traverse jury when he gave them their charge.

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A bill was presented against Philip Hoosnagle for burglary, who was convicted by the traverse Jury on the clearest testimony.

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It speaks of the "unprecedented impudence" of the Indians, and mentions a "Traverse Jury."

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