Foreperson (Noun)
Meaning
The presiding member of the jury and the one who speaks on their behalf.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The foreperson of the jury stood up to deliver the verdict to the judge and the courtroom.
- After hours of deliberation, the jury's foreperson announced that they had reached a unanimous decision.
- The judge instructed the foreperson to poll the jury members individually to confirm their verdict.
- As the foreperson of the jury, it was her responsibility to communicate the jury's decision to the court.
- The foreperson of the jury asked the judge for clarification on a specific point of law before proceeding with their deliberations.