jury

¹ju·ry

noun \ˈju̇r-ē\

plural juries

Definition of JURY

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

Examples of JURY

1. The jury failed to reach a verdict.
2. She was selected to serve on a jury.

Origin of JURY

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

First Known Use: 15th century

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Rhymes with JURY

fleury, fury, houri, Urey