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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Stewart and his lawyer are requesting a trial by jury. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025 LaBella is suing for unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, and has requested a trial by jury. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025 The squatter has the right to be represented by counsel and has the right to trial by jury. Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2025 In the same document, which was filed in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, Marcus’ attorneys also requested a trial by jury, and waived his first court appearance. Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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