Meaning
A group of people who listen to a court case and then decide whether someone is guilty.
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Word origin
From Old French juree, an oath, from Latin iurare, to swear.
- Origin
- Old French
- Root
- juree
- English cognates
- juror, perjury
Grammar
Examples
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A "jury" is the group of people who decide the case.
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A jury is one group made up of many people.
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"Juries" is the plural form.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 19, lesson 11: jury, ashamed, gut and 7 more words.