petty jury

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Noun petty jury has 1 sense

petit jury, petty jury - a jury of 12 to determine the facts and decide the issue in civil or criminal proceedings
--₁ is a kind of jury
--₁ has members: petit juror, petty juror

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Petty Jury

Definition (noun): A group of ordinary citizens selected from the community to hear the evidence presented in a trial and determine the guilt or innocence of the accused.

Sample sentences:

The role of the petty jury is crucial in ensuring a fair and unbiased outcome.
The members of the petty jury carefully considered each piece of evidence before reaching a verdict.
The defendant's fate lies in the hands of the petty jury who will weigh the facts of the case.

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