el
masculine
/xuˈɾa.ðo/
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Translation
jury
Word origin
From Latin 'iuratus' ('sworn'), the past participle of 'iurare' ('to swear an oath'). The same root gives English jury, juror and jurisdiction.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- iurare
- English cognates
- jury, juror, jurisdiction
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluraljurados
Examples
tardó .
The jury took two days to reach a decision.
Doce forman .
Twelve people make up the jury.
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The jury believes the man is free of any crime.
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Juries must listen to both sides.
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The judge spoke with the jury before the trial.
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