trial by jury

noun phrase

: a trial that is decided by a jury
I demand my right to a trial by jury.

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As the first plaintiff in the class-action case, Gomez is demanding a trial by jury as well as declaratory and injunctive relief—that Nike rectify its wrongful actions—as well as an award of punitive damages for herself and other signatories of the suit. Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026 The athlete has since pleaded not guilty to the charges and requested a trial by jury. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Apr. 2026 Joseph Duggar requested a trial by jury after pleading not guilty to child molestation charges. Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026 The flight attendant is demanding a trial by jury and is seeking damages for medical expenses, lost income and general pain and suffering in an amount to be determined in court. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trial by jury

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“Trial by jury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trial%20by%20jury. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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