jury duty
noun
: service on a jury (a group of people who make a decision in a legal case)
He was selected for jury duty.
Examples of jury duty in a Sentence
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What are valid excuses to miss jury duty in California?
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
Ferenc said the court had already sent 750 summons for jury duty in expection of the July trial along with extensive jury questionnaires.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 3 May 2024
When Ronald Gladden showed up for jury duty, he was told the entire process was being filmed for a documentary.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
And there are times when some people of color show up for jury duty, but are eliminated by lawyers in the case during jury selection.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
That is what approximately 500 Manhattan residents called for jury duty faced Monday morning.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Several hundred Manhattan residents were summoned for jury duty with the assumption that a large percentage of people would be dismissed for bias.
—Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Airbnb, however, does not cover all incidents, including injuries or illnesses, or government obligations like jury duty or court appearances.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
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What is the importance of jury duty?
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024
Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
Ferenc said the court had already sent 750 summons for jury duty in expection of the July trial along with extensive jury questionnaires.
—Cameron Knight, The Enquirer, 3 May 2024
When Ronald Gladden showed up for jury duty, he was told the entire process was being filmed for a documentary.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019
And there are times when some people of color show up for jury duty, but are eliminated by lawyers in the case during jury selection.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
That is what approximately 500 Manhattan residents called for jury duty faced Monday morning.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
Several hundred Manhattan residents were summoned for jury duty with the assumption that a large percentage of people would be dismissed for bias.
—Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024
Airbnb, however, does not cover all incidents, including injuries or illnesses, or government obligations like jury duty or court appearances.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2024
Scam watch:Make these 5 New Year's resolutions to avoid scams this year
What is the importance of jury duty?
—Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2024
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“Jury duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jury%20duty. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
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