jury Antonyms

Meaning of jury

Wordnet

jury (n)

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

a committee appointed to judge a competition

Webster

jury (a.)

For temporary use; -- applied to a temporary contrivance.

A body of men, usually twelve, selected according to law, impaneled and sworn to inquire into and try any matter of fact, and to render their true verdict according to the evidence legally adduced. See Grand jury under Grand, and Inquest.

A committee for determining relative merit or awarding prizes at an exhibition or competition; as, the art jury gave him the first prize.

jury Sentence Examples

  1. The jury in the murder trial was tasked with determining the guilt or innocence of the accused.
  2. The jury listened attentively to the evidence presented by the prosecution and defense.
  3. The jury was instructed by the judge to base their verdict solely on the evidence presented in court.
  4. The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a unanimous verdict.
  5. The jury's verdict was met with mixed reactions from the public.
  6. The jury system is an essential component of the American criminal justice system.
  7. The jury is responsible for upholding the law and ensuring that justice is served.
  8. The jury is made up of ordinary citizens who are randomly selected from the community.
  9. The jury process can be long and arduous, but it is an important part of the legal system.
  10. The jury is a powerful symbol of democracy and justice.

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The jury in the murder trial was tasked with determining the guilt or innocence of the accused.

The jury listened attentively to the evidence presented by the prosecution and defense.

The jury was instructed by the judge to base their verdict solely on the evidence presented in court.

The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a unanimous verdict.