Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jury-foreman
noun
ˈdʒʊəri ˈfɔːr.mən
Definition
The chief member of a jury, responsible for leading the discussions and delivering the verdict.
Examples
- The jury-foreman announced the verdict after hours of deliberation.
- As jury-foreman, she took her role seriously, ensuring that every juror had a chance to share their perspective.
- The judge praised the jury-foreman for his leadership during the trial.
Meaning
A jury-foreman is a person elected by fellow jurors to guide the jury’s deliberations and communicate the final decision to the court.
Synonyms
- jury leader
- jury head
- foreperson
