jury

noun B2

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 will decide if the defendant is guilty or not .

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