jury

noun B2 Formal

Meaning

A jury is a group of people sworn to render a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence presented during a trial.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse a jury with a judge; the jury decides the verdict, while the judge oversees the court proceedings.

Example Sentences

Did the jury reach a decision in the trial ?

The jury carefully reviewed all the evidence before deciding .

The jury listened carefully before making their final decision .

The jury will decide if the defendant is guilty or not .

Word in Context

Maria sat in the public gallery and watched the jury leave the courtroom to begin their deliberations . She felt nervous but kept focusing on small details she had noticed during the trial . The judge asked everyone to remain silent while the jurors discussed the evidence . When the jury returned , the room became very quiet as the clerk read the verdict .

Common Phrases

jury duty jury trial grand jury

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