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    Jury (en. Jury)

    /ʒy.ʁi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A group of people responsible for evaluating evidence in a court.
    The jury declared the defendant guilty.
    Le jury a déclaré l'accusé coupable.
    A committee that awards prizes in competitions.
    The jury chose the best film of the festival.
    Le jury a choisi le meilleur film du festival.
    A set of jurors in a trial.
    The jury was selected before the trial began.
    Le jury a été sélectionné avant le début du procès.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'juree', meaning 'to swear', related to the notion of oath.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    public jury
    A jury made up of ordinary citizens.
    jury populaire

    Related Words

    jurist
    Expert in law.
    juriste
    judgment
    Decision made by a judge or a jury.
    jugement
    trial
    Judicial procedure.
    procès

    Slang Meanings

    Being in trouble
    He is in trouble with the jury after his statements.
    Il est dans la sauce avec le jury après ses déclarations.
    Having the verdict in your pocket
    With this evidence, he has the verdict in his pocket.
    Avec ces preuves, il a le verdict dans la poche.