jury

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A group of people chosen to listen to a court case and decide whether someone is guilty.

   You are entitled to a trial before a jury of your peers.

2. 2
   noun

   A group of people who judge a competition.

   The jury awarded first prize to the youngest contestant.

Early 1600s, of uncertain origin. Perhaps ultimately from Old French ajurie, from Latin adiūtō. Alternatively, perhaps ultimately from Frankish *garu (“ready, prepared”), related to Middle English yore, ȝare, from Old English ġeoro, ġearu (“ready, prompt, prepared, quick”), related to gear.

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