A1 noun ニュートラル

jury

/ˈdʒʊəri/

A group of ordinary people chosen to listen to the facts of a trial in a court of law. They listen to the evidence and decide if a person is guilty or not guilty.

例文

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1

The jury walked into the courtroom to give their decision.

The group of people in court entered to say if the person was guilty.

2

The members of the jury were asked to remain impartial throughout the trial.

The group of people was told to stay fair during the court case.

3

I hope I don't get called for a jury next month.

I hope I am not asked to be in a court group next month.

語族

名詞
jury
形容詞
juridical
関連
juror
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'jury' and 'justice' both starting with 'JU'. The jury helps bring justice.

クイックテスト

After many hours of talking, the _______ finally decided the man was guilty.

正解！

正解は： jury

例文

1

The jury walked into the courtroom to give their decision.

everyday

The group of people in court entered to say if the person was guilty.

2

The members of the jury were asked to remain impartial throughout the trial.

formal

The group of people was told to stay fair during the court case.

3

I hope I don't get called for a jury next month.

informal

I hope I am not asked to be in a court group next month.

4

Academic research suggests that jury size can influence the final verdict.

academic

Studies show that how many people are in the group can change the result.

5

The company is waiting for the jury to decide on the patent case.

business

The business is waiting for the court group to decide about the invention rules.

語族

名詞
jury
形容詞
juridical
関連
juror

よく使う組み合わせ

jury duty the legal obligation to act as a juror
trial by jury a legal case decided by a group of people
grand jury a special group that decides if there is enough evidence for a trial
hung jury a group that cannot agree on a decision
jury selection the process of choosing people for the group

よく使うフレーズ

The jury is still out

A decision has not been made yet

To serve on a jury

To act as a member of the group in court

Jury of one's peers

A group made of ordinary people like oneself

よく混同される語

jury vs juror

A jury is the whole group; a juror is one single person in that group.

jury vs judge

The judge is a legal expert who runs the court; the jury is a group of citizens who decide the facts.

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使い方のコツ

The word 'jury' is a collective noun. In American English, it usually takes a singular verb (The jury is...), while in British English, it can take a plural verb (The jury are...).

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'jury' to refer to a single person. Remember to use 'juror' for one person and 'jury' for the whole group.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'jury' and 'justice' both starting with 'JU'. The jury helps bring justice.

📖

語源

From the Old French word 'jurée', which means an 'oath' or a 'legal inquiry'.

文法パターン

Countable noun: one jury, two juries Often used with the preposition 'on': to serve on a jury Collective noun that can be singular or plural depending on the dialect
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文化的な背景

In many English-speaking countries like the US and UK, serving on a jury is considered a vital civic duty for all adult citizens.

クイックテスト

After many hours of talking, the _______ finally decided the man was guilty.

正解！

正解は： jury

関連フレーズ

minor injury serious injury

関連語彙

lawyer

A lawyer is a professional person who studies the law and he...

 evidence

Information or objects that help to prove something is true...

 verdict

A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge i...

 trial

A formal process in a court of law to decide if someone is g...

 witness

A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or...

lawの関連語

liberty

A1

Liberty is the state of being free within society from control or oppressive restrictions. it is the right and power to believe, act, and express oneself as one chooses.

equality

A1

Equality is the state of being the same, especially in having the same rights, status, and opportunities. It means that every person is treated fairly and has the same chances in life regardless of their background.

harassment

A1

Harassment is behavior that is not wanted and makes someone feel unhappy, scared, or uncomfortable. It usually happens many times and can include mean words, physical actions, or messages online.

libel

A1

Libel is a written statement that is false and damages a person's reputation. It refers to lies that are published in books, newspapers, or online that make people think badly of someone.

slander

A1

Slander is a false spoken statement that is intended to damage someone's reputation. It is a legal term for defamation that occurs through speech rather than in writing.

due process

A1

Due process is the legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person. It ensures that laws are applied fairly and that every person has a chance to tell their side of the story before a decision is made.

burden of proof

A1

The responsibility to provide facts or evidence to show that a statement is true. In a court or an argument, the person making a claim must prove it to others.

reasonable doubt

A1

A legal standard that means a jury must be very sure a person is guilty of a crime. If there is a logical reason to think the person might be innocent, the jury has a reasonable doubt.

double jeopardy

A1

Double jeopardy is a legal rule that stops a person from being tried twice for the same crime. After a court makes a final decision, the government cannot take the person to court again for that specific act.

habeas corpus

A1

A legal principle or court order that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court. This ensures that a prisoner can be released if there is no legal reason to keep them in jail.

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