Definition of grand jury
: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
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First Known Use of grand jury
15th century
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grand jury
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Definition of grand jury for English Language Learners
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law : a group of people who look at the evidence against someone who has been accused of a crime in order to decide if there should be a trial
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grand jury
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legal Definition of grand jury
: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 3b, indictment — compare petit jury, special grand jury
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