Meaning of the word jury in English
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jury
US /ˈdʒʊr.i/
UK /ˈdʒʊr.i/
Noun
1.
a body of people (typically twelve in number) sworn to give a verdict in a legal case on the basis of evidence submitted to them in court
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The jury reached a unanimous verdict.
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She was called for jury duty next month.
2.
a group of people chosen to judge a competition
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The cooking competition had a panel of three celebrity chefs on the jury.
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The dance competition's jury gave her a perfect score.
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