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Common collocations with jury in American Collocation

jury noun countable

US /ˈdʒʊri/

speak to a jury

address

The prosecutor addressed the jury of six men and six women.

order a jury to do something

direct
instruct

She directed the jury to return a not guilty verdict.

persuade a jury

convince
impress
persuade
satisfy
sway

Forensic evidence convinced the jury that he had murdered the three women.

make a jury give a formal promise

swear in

The jury was sworn in today and the prosecution started to present its case.

be part of a jury

serve on
sit on

Anyone aged 18–70 can be summoned to serve on a jury.

officially allow a jury to leave

discharge
dismiss

The jury was discharged after failing to reach a verdict.

choose a jury

select

Reporting restrictions lifted and a jury was selected.

warn a jury

warn

It may be appropriate for the judge to warn the jury to exercise caution before acting upon the unsupported evidence of a witness.

remind a jury

remind

The judge normally reminds the jury of their oath.