a group of persons sworn to render a verdict or true answer on a question or questions officially submitted to them.
such a group selected according to law and sworn to inquire into or determine the facts concerning a cause or an accusation submitted to them and to render a verdict to a court.Compare grand jury, petty jury.
a group of persons chosen to adjudge prizes, awards, etc., as in a competition.
verb (used with object),ju·ried,ju·ry·ing.
to judge or evaluate by means of a jury: All entries will be juried by a panel of professionals.
Idioms for jury
the jury is (still) out, a decision, determination, or opinion has yet to be rendered: The jury is still out on the president's performance.
Origin of jury
1
1250–1300; Middle English jurie, juree,<Old French juree oath, juridical inquiry, noun use of juree, feminine past participle of jurer to swear; cf. jurat
makeshift or temporary, as for an emergency: a jury mast.
Origin of jury
2
1610–20; compare jury mast (early 17th century), of obscure origin; perhaps to be identified with late Middle English i(u)were help, aid, aphetic form of Old French ajurie, derivative of aidier to aid, with -rie-ry
The first trial ended when the jury was unable to reach a verdict, prompting the judge to declare a mistrial.
Md. man charged in 2015 trans murder sentenced to 35 years|Lou Chibbaro Jr.|September 17, 2020|Washington Blade
These are pretty significant issues and the jury’s out on the answer to all of them.
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The newspaper reported a federal grand jury later indicted McDade on a gun charge, and he served a 10-year sentence at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City.
Tony McDade case leaves many unanswered questions|Michael K. Lavers|September 4, 2020|Washington Blade
The case is now before a grand jury in Leon County in which Tallahassee is located.
Tony McDade case leaves many unanswered questions|Michael K. Lavers|September 4, 2020|Washington Blade
My concern is that Chrome is starting to build out increasing ad awareness into its tech stack as part of a self-proclaimed mission to be the sole judge and jury and policing entity of the ad industry.
Google Chrome’s new ‘heavy ads’ blocker catches some publishers by surprise|Lara O'Reilly|August 26, 2020|Digiday
Had he been competently represented, the jury might well have failed to concur on a death sentence.
How the U.S. Justice System Screws Prisoners with Disabilities|Elizabeth Picciuto|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“I just feel that it should have went to a jury of his peers and they should have let the jury decide,” he said.
‘They Let Him Off?’ Scenes from NYC in Disbelief|Jacob Siegel|December 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The jury met in secret for months gathering testimony from witnesses, including from Pantaleo.
After No Indictment for Eric Garner Killer, Is NYC the Next Ferguson?|Jacob Siegel|December 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But as I wrote at the time, actually showing up for jury duty is even better.
Are College Educated Police Safer?|Keli Goff|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The evidence considered by the jury hinged on a 90-second exchange of words, violence, and gunshots.
The Three Biggest Unanswered Questions About Ferguson|Jacob Siegel|November 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He went further and declared that he would defy any jury in England to refuse him his money.
Framley Parsonage|Anthony Trollope
"Well, go on getting the jury," said the judge, yawning again and handing the paper to the clerk.
By Advice of Counsel|Arthur Train
Both these gentlemen, having been members of jury, were not allowed to compete for an award.
Scientific American Supplement, No. 520, December 19, 1885|Various
It was a hundred to one, that the jury would bring in a verdict of guilty.
The Widow Lerouge|Emile Gaboriau
The jury were returning; they had entered; they were in their places.
Anne|Constance Fenimore Woolson
British Dictionary definitions for jury (1 of 2)
jury1
/ (ˈdʒʊərɪ) /
nounplural-ries
a group of, usually twelve, people sworn to deliver a true verdict according to the evidence upon a case presented in a court of lawSee also grand jury, petit jury
a body of persons appointed to judge a competition and award prizes
the jury is still outinformalit has not yet been decided or agreed on
Word Origin for jury
C14: from Old French juree, from jurer to swear; see juror