Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with jury in American Collocation
jury
noun
countable
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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.