jury
Translation
jury
Examples
The jury reached a verdict.
The jury reached a verdict.
He will serve on a jury next week.
He will serve on a jury next week.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) jury a group of people who give a verdict in a trial The jury reached a verdict.
serve on a jury to be a member of a jury He will serve on a jury next week.
Similar Words
Synonyms: panel, tribunal
Etymology
From Old French 'jurée' (oath, judicial inquiry), from Latin 'iurare' (to swear).
Memory Tips
A 'jury' is a group of 'jurors' who have sworn an oath.