Sekirov Dictionary

jury

UK /ˈd͡ʒʊəɹi/US /ˈd͡ʒʊɹi/

noun 3
adjective 1
verb 1
forms 3
phrases 1

noun3

a group of ordinary people chosen to hear both sides in a court of law and decide the case
A group of judges in a competition.
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(slang) The audience attending the first night of a performance, whose reaction may determine whether it succeeds or fails.
- The jury which decides on the first night usually seals the fate of the season. — 1828

adjective[in compounds]1

For temporary use; applied to a temporary contrivance.

verb1

To judge by means of a jury.

forms

juried · jurying · juries

Phrases with jury

judge, jury and executioner
Someone with full power to judge and punish others unilaterally.

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