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    Jurado (en. Jury)

    /xuˈɾaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Group of people who must decide on a trial.
    The jury deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict.
    El jurado deliberó durante horas antes de llegar a un veredicto.
    Person who has sworn to fulfill a public duty.
    The jury committed to act impartially.
    El jurado se comprometió a actuar con imparcialidad.
    Organization that grants awards in competitions.
    The jury awarded the first prize for the best play.
    El jurado otorgó el primer premio a la mejor obra de teatro.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'juratum', participle of 'jurare', which means 'to swear'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to swear in vain
    To make an oath that is not fulfilled.
    jurar en vano
    competition jury
    Panel of judges that evaluates the works presented in a competition.
    jurado de concurso
    to serve as a juror
    To participate in a trial as a member of the jury.
    ser jurado

    Related Words

    oath
    Act of affirming or promising something under penalty of perjury.
    juramento
    jurisdiction
    Authority of a judge or court to exercise its power in a case.
    jurisdicción

    Slang Meanings

    Popular jury
    The term popular jury refers to people chosen to decide in a trial.
    Se habla de jurado popular para referirse a personas elegidas para decidir en un juicio.
    Second-instance jury
    In some cases, a second-instance jury is formed to review previous decisions.
    En algunos casos, se forma un jurado de segunda instancia para revisar decisiones previas.