nonjury

adjective

non·ju·ry | \ ˌnän-ˈju̇r-ē

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Definition of nonjury

: not decided by a jury : not determined in court by a body of arbitrators a nonjury trial

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Recent Examples on the Web Circuit courts will also expand the types of cases heard to include civil nonjury trials, child support contempt cases and three-judge panel sentence reviews. — Phil Davis, baltimoresun.com, 9 Mar. 2021

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“Nonjury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonjury. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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non-jury

adjective

\ ˌnän-ˈju̇r-ē \

Legal Definition of non-jury

: of or relating to a case that is heard and decided by a judge or other qualified judicial officer (as a magistrate) without a jury

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