Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jury
Noun
/ˈdʒʊəri/
Definition
A jury is a group of people sworn to deliver a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence presented to them.
Examples
- The jury deliberated for three days before reaching a verdict.
- She was selected to serve on the jury for a criminal trial.
- The jury found the defendant not guilty of the charges.
Meaning
The jury’s role is to determine the facts of a case and to decide whether the defendant is guilty or not guilty.
Synonyms
- panel
- tribunal
- court
- bench
