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Jury Definition & Meaning

jury
noun
  1. a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
  2. a committee appointed to judge a competition

"Jury" in song lyrics

See how jury is used in real songs:

  • "I'll wind up dead and you'll wind up, with the jury"
    7L & Esoteric — Jealous Over Nothing
  • "Wouldn't let you walk from the case with a hung jury"
    Abstract Rude f/ Tribe Unique — Stop Biting
  • "Sober up lookin at an all white jury"
    Afroman — Let's All Get Drunk

Usage tips for "jury"

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Frequently asked questions

What does jury mean?
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law a committee appointed to judge a competition
What part of speech is jury?
Jury is a noun.
How many definitions does jury have?
Jury has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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