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Jury

Definition: A group of people selected to hear and determine the facts of a case in a court of law.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

- A group of individuals who are sworn to reach a verdict based on evidence presented during a legal trial.

- Example: The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a unanimous decision.

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Sense 2:

- The group of people selected from the general public to fulfill the duty of jury service for a specific case.

- Example: After being called for jury duty, she eagerly participated in the selection process.

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Sense 3:

- A body of individuals who are tasked with judging or evaluating a competition, contest, or award.

- Example: The jury awarded the first prize to the artist with the most innovative sculpture.

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Sense 4:

- A group of experts or professionals appointed to examine and provide advice or recommendations on a particular matter.

- Example: The academic journal appointed a jury of esteemed scholars to review the submitted research papers.

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Local Usage:

- In some local courts, a jury is composed of fewer members than the typical twelve, based on local laws or regulations.

- Example: In this district, the local jury consists of eight members for civil cases.

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