a jury of one's peers

noun phrase

chiefly US, law
: a jury whose members are from the same community as the person on trial

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“A jury of one's peers.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20jury%20of%20one%27s%20peers. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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