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.
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According to reports, scammers claim the recipient missed jury duty and must pay a fine immediately to avoid arrest.
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Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
The first season followed Ronald, an unsuspecting, totally normal guy who was called to jury duty.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
In 2023, a solar panel contractor named Ronald Gladden showed up for jury duty at a courthouse near San Diego.
—Ethan Beck, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2026
The jury duty call is the most common.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
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Cbs News Atlanta Staff, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
The first season followed Ronald, an unsuspecting, totally normal guy who was called to jury duty.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
In 2023, a solar panel contractor named Ronald Gladden showed up for jury duty at a courthouse near San Diego.
—Ethan Beck, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2026
The jury duty call is the most common.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 13 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for jury duty
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“Jury duty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jury%20duty. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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