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Definition jury in American English

jury noun

[countable] noun
/ˈdʒʊri/
1

a group of people, usually 12, who judge a court case. Members of a jury are ordinary members of the public

Example

The jury found him guilty of murdering three people.

Example

The jury returned its verdict after five hours' deliberation.

Example

a jury trial

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1.1

a group of people who judge a competition

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Definition jury in American English