jury
jury
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "jury" is:
ˈdʒʊəri
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
ˈdʒʊ
dʒ - voiced postalveolar affricate
ʊ - near-close near-back rounded vowel
əri
ə - mid-central vowel
rɪ - alveolar approximant followed by a near-close front unrounded vowel
Word Form Variations
The word "jury" is a collective noun, meaning it refers to a group of people. Here's the word form variation:
Singular: jury
Plural: juries
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Noun
Definition: A group of people sworn to give a verdict on a legal case.
Synonyms: panel, tribunal, board
Antonyms: judge (single person)
Example: The jury deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict.
Verb (rare usage)
Definition: To select or choose as if by jury.
Synonyms: select, choose, pick
Antonyms: reject, discard
Example: The committee was juried by a panel of experts.
Examples of Use
Legal and Courtroom Context
Newspapers: "The jury deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict of guilty." (The New York Times)
Courtroom Drama: In the TV series "Law & Order," the jury is central to the resolution of each case.
Legal Textbooks: "The jury system is a cornerstone of many legal systems." (Black's Law Dictionary)
General Public Discourse
Everyday Conversation: "I got called for jury duty next week."
Social Media: "Can't believe I was picked for the jury on that high-profile case." (Twitter)
Reality TV: Shows like "American Idol" often feature a panel of judges, sometimes referred to as a "jury," who decide the fate of contestants.
Entertainment and Media
Books: In Agatha Christie's novels, juries play a crucial role in solving mysteries.
Movies: The film "12 Angry Men" is a classic example of a jury deliberation drama.
Video Games: Some video games, like "Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney," involve courtroom trials with juries.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term Jury
"I consider trial by jury as the only anchor ever yet imagined by man, by which a government can be held to the principles of its constitution." - Thomas Jefferson (The Works of Thomas Jefferson, Vol. 12, p. 162)
"The wisdom of our sages and the blood of our heroes has been devoted to the attainment of trial by jury. It should be the creed of our political faith." - Thomas Jefferson (Letter to Thomas Cooper, September 2, 1813)
"Representative government and trial by jury are the heart and lungs of liberty. Without them we have no other fortification against being ridden like horses, fleeced like sheep, worked like cattle and fed and clothed like swine and hounds." - John Adams
"The one governmental agency that has no ambition." - Will Rogers
"The jury, of course, may acquit a defendant though he is guilty, but it cannot convict him if he is innocent." - William O. Douglas
"The jury, being human, is sometimes in error." - Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.
"The jury system, in my opinion, is the greatest invention in the history of civil liberties." - Moses Smith
"The jury system and trial by jury is really a beautiful thing." - Thurgood Marshall
"A jury is of the country, and as it were part of the country, and has a right to take notice of public matters." - Lord Mansfield
"The jury trial is a sacred institution. It is the most valuable safeguard against tyranny." - Henry Clay
Etymology
The word "jury" comes from the Old French word "jurée," which meant "oath" or "judicial inquiry." This word, in turn, came from the Latin word "iūratus," meaning "sworn."
So, the word "jury" is linked to the idea of swearing an oath to tell the truth. This is why jurors are sworn in before a trial. The first known use of the word "jury" in English was around the 14th century. Back then, a jury was a group of people who were called upon to decide a legal case based on the evidence presented to them.
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term Jury
Phrases and Idioms with "Jury":
The jury is still out: This means that a decision has not yet been made or that people are still undecided about something.
While there aren't many other common phrases or idioms directly using the word "jury," we can explore some idioms with similar meanings that involve the idea of decision-making and uncertainty:
Up in the air: This means that a decision or plan is uncertain.
On the fence: This means that someone is undecided about something.
Tossing a coin: This means that someone is trying to make a decision by chance.
Weighing one's options: This means that someone is carefully considering different choices.
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Definition of jury from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
