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n.
(pl. juries)
a body of people (typically twelve) sworn to give a verdict on the basis of evidence submitted in court.
▸a body of people judging a competition.
v.
(juries, jurying, juried)
chiefly N. Amer. judge (an art or craft exhibit).
Phrase
- the jury is out
a decision has not yet been reached.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. juree ‘oath, inquiry’, from L. jurata, fem. past part. of jurare (see juror).
jury2
adj.
Nautical denoting improvised or temporary fittings:
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a jury rudder.
Etymology
C17: perh. based on OFr. ajurie ‘aid’.
