jury
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5The jury walked into the courtroom to give their decision.
The group of people in court entered to say if the person was guilty.
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.
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.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'jury' and 'justice' both starting with 'JU'. The jury helps bring justice.
Quiz rápido
After many hours of talking, the _______ finally decided the man was guilty.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: jury
Exemplos
The jury walked into the courtroom to give their decision.
everydayThe group of people in court entered to say if the person was guilty.
The members of the jury were asked to remain impartial throughout the trial.
formalThe group of people was told to stay fair during the court case.
I hope I don't get called for a jury next month.
informalI hope I am not asked to be in a court group next month.
Academic research suggests that jury size can influence the final verdict.
academicStudies show that how many people are in the group can change the result.
The company is waiting for the jury to decide on the patent case.
businessThe business is waiting for the court group to decide about the invention rules.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
A jury is the whole group; a juror is one single person in that group.
The judge is a legal expert who runs the court; the jury is a group of citizens who decide the facts.
Notas de uso
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...).
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'jury' to refer to a single person. Remember to use 'juror' for one person and 'jury' for the whole group.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'jury' and 'justice' both starting with 'JU'. The jury helps bring justice.
Origem da palavra
From the Old French word 'jurée', which means an 'oath' or a 'legal inquiry'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking countries like the US and UK, serving on a jury is considered a vital civic duty for all adult citizens.
Quiz rápido
After many hours of talking, the _______ finally decided the man was guilty.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: jury
Frases relacionadas
Vocabulário relacionado
A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge i...
trialA formal process in a court of law to decide if someone is g...
witnessA witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or...
lawyerA lawyer is a professional person who studies the law and he...
evidenceInformation or objects that help to prove something is true...
Mais palavras de law
justice
A1Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable in how people are treated. It also refers to the legal system and the way laws are used to punish people who do wrong.
verdict
A1A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty. It is also used to describe a person's final opinion or judgment about something after testing or considering it.
trial
A1A formal process in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime. It involves a judge, and sometimes a jury, who listen to evidence and witnesses.
hearing
A1In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.
litigation
A1Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.
testimony
A1A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.
witness
A1A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.
crime
A1A crime is an action that is against the law and is punishable by the government. It refers to illegal activities like stealing or hurting someone.
criminal
A1A person who has committed a crime or done something illegal. This word describes someone who breaks the law and may be punished by the police or a court.
felony
A1A felony is a very serious crime, such as murder or armed robbery. In legal systems, it is a crime that is punished more severely than a minor offense, often resulting in more than one year in prison.
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