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

grand juror noun

Examples of grand jury in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The deal gained intense scrutiny years later after the Miami Herald uncovered details about the crime – so concerning that Florida lawmakers years later passed a bill that allows for the release of secret grand jury files in certain cases. —Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025

The grand jury indictment means the criminal case against the Rakelas skips the preliminary hearing phase and moves straight to trial. —Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025

Moore was indicted by a federal grand jury in 2023, and his trial had begun earlier this month. —USA Today, 13 July 2025

Corpus is scheduled to appear in court July 15 to respond to the civil grand jury accusation, which could result in her removal if convicted. —Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 11 July 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