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grand jury


grand jury

noun

Definition of GRAND JURY

: a jury that examines accusations against persons charged with crime and if the evidence warrants makes formal charges on which the accused persons are later tried
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First Known Use of GRAND JURY

15th century

Rhymes with GRAND JURY

Bhojpuri, de jure, Missouri, tandoori

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