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Definition jury in British English

jury noun

[countable] noun
/ˈdʒʊəri/
1

a group of people, usually 12, who judge a court case. Members of a jury are ordinary members of the public: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Example

The jury found him guilty of murdering three people.

Example

The jury returned its verdict after five hours' deliberation.

Example

the right to trial by jury

Synonyms and related words
aggrieved aggrieved party alibi
1.1

a group of people who judge a competition: can be followed by a singular or plural verb

Synonyms and related words
army board body
Definition jury in British English