Word: Jury
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition:
A "jury" is a group of people who are chosen to listen to a legal case in court and decide if someone is guilty or innocent. In competitions, a jury is a group that judges and decides who should win based on certain criteria.
Usage Instructions:
Use "jury" when talking about legal situations or competitions.
In legal contexts, it often refers to citizens who are called to serve in a court.
In competitions, it can refer to a panel of judges who evaluate contestants.
Examples:
Legal Context: "The jury found the defendant not guilty after hearing all the evidence."
Competition Context: "The jury was impressed by the creativity of the artists in the competition."
Advanced Usage:
In legal terms, a "jury trial" refers to a trial where a jury decides the outcome, as opposed to a "bench trial" where a judge makes the decision.
"Jury duty" is a civic responsibility where citizens are required to serve as jurors when called.
Word Variants:
Different Meanings:
Synonyms:
For legal context: "jurors" (the individual members of the jury), "panel" (a group of judges).
For competition context: "judges," "panel of judges."
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
"Judged by a jury of peers": This phrase means that someone is evaluated by people who are similar or equal to them in status or experience.
There are no specific phrasal verbs directly related to "jury," but phrases like "bring to trial" often involve a jury's participation.
Summary:
A "jury" is an important part of the legal system and can also be found in various competitions.