jury.
A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law.
Meaning & usage
A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law.
A group of judges in a competition.
The audience attending the first night of a performance, whose reaction may determine whether it succeeds or fails.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English jure, from Anglo-Norman juree, from Medieval Latin iūrāta, from Latin iūrō (“to swear or take an oath”).
To judge by means of a jury.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English jure, from Anglo-Norman juree, from Medieval Latin iūrāta, from Latin iūrō (“to swear or take an oath”).
For temporary use; applied to a temporary contrivance.
jury mast
jury rudder
Where this word comes from
Early 1600s, of uncertain origin. Perhaps ultimately from Old French ajurie, from Latin adiūtō. Alternatively, perhaps ultimately from Frankish *garu (“ready, prepared”), related to Middle English yore, ȝare, from Old English ġeoro, ġearu (“ready, prompt, prepared, quick”), related to gear.
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