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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What’s Next The lawsuit demands a trial by jury. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025 Charlotte Roller Derby demands a trial by jury. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025 Day, meanwhile, wants a court declaration terminating the 40% to which Buskin is entitled of her net profits, plus BassLine’s 20% of her gross monies, as well as damages and attorneys’ fees and costs determined in a trial by jury. Rachel Desantis, PEOPLE, 9 Oct. 2025 Ochlech is requesting a trial by jury and is suing for damages exceeding $25,000. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 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 12 Nov. 2025.

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