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jury

Definition

  • noun: a group of people who are members of the public and are chosen to make a decision in a legal case
  • noun: a body of persons sworn to give a verdict on some matter submitted to them
  • verb: to select material as appropriate for exhibition in (as an art show)
  • used especially in the phrase 'the jury is still out'
  • synonyms: country, inquest, panel

Examples

  • The 'jury is still out on' whether the new company will succeed. [=no one knows yet whether the new company will succeed]

  • I demand my right to a 'trial by jury'. = I demand my right to a 'jury trial'. [=a trial that is decided by a jury]

  • The 'jury' found the defendant guilty/innocent. = The 'jury' returned a verdict of guilty/innocent.

Movie quotes

  • (..) -Oh, that is disgusting. -Murderer! -No! No, no, no, no, no! -You murdering dog! -It's not what you think. I swear! -Save it for the jury. I hope Sid pulls your voice box out, ya creep. No, no! No, no! Don't leave! Don't leave! Ya gotta help us, please! You don't (..)
    1995 Toy Story