jury

CEFRB2

/ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/

noun · verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A group of people who decide a court case.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The audience attending the first night of a performance, whose reaction may determine whether it succeeds or fails.

Examples

  • In the justice system of the United States, there are twelve people on a jury.

  • The jury were asked to allow for the age of the accused.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈdʒ(j)u.ri/
  • /ˈd͡ʒuːɹi/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law.

  2. A group of judges in a competition.

verb

Extra meaning

  1. To judge by means of a jury.

More examples

In context

  • Has the jury reached a verdict?

  • The jury which decides on the first night usually seals the fate of the season.

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The blank deliberated for hours before reaching a unanimous decision.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English jure, from Anglo-Norman juree, from Medieval Latin iūrāta, from Latin iūrō (“to swear or take an oath”).