grand jury

noun

: a jury that examines accusations against persons charged with crime and if the evidence warrants makes formal charges (as by indictment)

grand juror noun

Examples of grand jury in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There have been few updates in the case since that time, but a subpoena filed in the case and obtained by PEOPLE reveals that a grand jury will hear evidence in the case in late January. —Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 29 Dec. 2025

And twice in the past few weeks grand juries have said no to efforts to try to resuscitate the case against Letitia James. —CBS News, 28 Dec. 2025

The changes were made as scrutiny of the Hope Florida program and its nonprofit support foundation intensified over the course of the year, ultimately leading to an ongoing Leon County grand jury investigation. —Jeffrey Schweers Orlando Sentinel, Arkansas Online, 27 Dec. 2025

Last month, a grand jury indicted Cherfilus-McCormick and her brother, Edwin Cherfilus, on a slew of federal charges, including money laundering, theft of government funds, and conspiracy to make and receive straw donor contributions, among other offenses. —Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 26 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grand jury

• buri
• fury

Kids Definition

grand jury

noun

: a jury that chiefly examines accusations of crime made against persons and if the evidence warrants makes formal charges on which the accused persons are later tried

Legal Definition

grand jury

noun

: 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 see also no bill and true bill at bill sense 3b, indictment compare petit jury, special grand jury