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Jury (Noun)

Meaning 1

A committee appointed to judge a competition.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The jury for the art competition consisted of renowned artists and critics from around the world.
  • After careful deliberation, the jury declared the painting "Starlight" the winner of the contest.
  • To ensure impartiality, the jury members were not allowed to communicate with the contestants during the competition.
  • The jury evaluated the performances based on creativity, technical skill, and overall impact.
  • A diverse jury of industry experts and musicians was chosen to select the winners of the music festival.

Synonyms

  • Panel

Hypernyms

  • Commission

Meaning 2

A body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

  • The judge carefully instructed the jury on their duties and responsibilities in the trial.
  • A jury of twelve citizens was selected from the pool of potential candidates to hear the case.
  • After deliberating for several hours, the jury delivered a verdict of guilty on all counts.
  • The defense attorney carefully chose her words during closing arguments, knowing the jury would soon begin deliberations.
  • The jury was sequestered for the duration of the trial to prevent outside influences from affecting their decision.

Hyponyms

  • Petty Jury
  • Blue Ribbon Jury
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