Main Entry: ¹ju·ry

Pronunciation: \ˈju̇r-ē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural juries

Etymology: Middle English jure, from Anglo-French juree, from jurer to swear, from Latin jurare, from jur-, jus

Date: 15th century

1 : a body of persons sworn to give a verdict on some matter submitted to them; especially : a body of persons legally selected and sworn to inquire into any matter of fact and to give their verdict according to the evidence
2 : a committee for judging and awarding prizes at a contest or exhibition
3 : one (as the public or test results) that will decide —used especially in the phrase the jury is still out