Forelady (Noun)
Meaning
A woman who is foreperson of a jury.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The forelady of the jury stood up to read the verdict to the courtroom.
- After several hours of deliberation, the forelady emerged to request clarification on a key piece of evidence.
- As the forelady of the jury, she was responsible for ensuring that all members had a chance to express their opinions.
- The judge instructed the forelady to poll the jury members individually to confirm their verdict.
- The forelady's calm demeanor helped to ease the tension in the courtroom as she delivered the jury's decision.