Pronunciation

/ˈdʒʊri/

Definitions

• Noun: A group of people selected to hear evidence and make a decision in a legal case, either civil or criminal. The decision they reach is usually referred to as a verdict. Example: “The jury deliberated for three days before reaching a unanimous decision.”

  • Also (informal): A body of individuals who judge or evaluate something, often used metaphorically. Example: “A jury of our peers will decide the winner of the art competition.”

Phrases

• “Jury duty”: The legal obligation to serve on a jury in a court of law.
• “Jury trial”: A legal proceeding where the facts of the case are decided by a jury.
• “A hung jury”: When the members of a jury cannot reach a unanimous decision, leading to a mistrial.
• “Twelve men and women of the jury”: A traditional phrase referring to the number and gender composition of jurors in some jurisdictions.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After listening to all the testimony, the jury found the defendant guilty.”
• “In the US, every citizen may be called upon for jury duty.”
• “Their design was judged by a jury of industry experts.”

Synonyms

• Panel
• Tribunal
• Court
• Jury panel
• Jurors
• Bench (in some legal contexts)
• Judging committee (in non-legal contexts)