B2noun formal 2K

Jury

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdʒʊəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdʒʊri/"]/

Meaning of Jury

a group of members of the public who listen to the facts of a case in a court and decide whether or not somebody is guilty of a crime, or whether a claim has been proved

In simple words: A group of people who decide if someone is guilty or innocent in a trial.

Jury in a sentence

• The jury found the defendant guilty after deliberating for three hours.
• The jury consists of twelve people drawn from the community.
• During the trial, the jury listened carefully to all the evidence presented.
• The jury's decision was unanimous in acquitting the accused.
• The film festival jury selected the best movie for the grand prize.
• The cooking competition jury praised the chef's innovative dishes.

How to use Jury

Used primarily in legal contexts. Appropriate in discussions about court cases but may sound out of place in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

jury + verb (e.g., 'the jury decided')

Memory hint

Think of a 'jury' being a group of people deciding if you are 'guilty' or 'innocent', like a jury in a game.

Related words

Collocations with Jury

• inquest
• trial
• grand
• serve on
• sit on
• tell
• hear something
• investigate something
• retire
• duty
• service
• trial
• before a jury
• on a/​the jury
• jury of
• the foreman of the jury
• members of the jury
• trial by jury
• choose
• select
• judge something
• consist of somebody
• award (somebody) something
• on a/​the jury
• jury for

Synonyms for Jury

• panel
• tribunal
• bench

Opposites of Jury

• judge
• defendant

Common mistakes with Jury

• Confusing 'jury' with 'judge', which refers to the individual overseeing the trial.
• Using 'jurors' when referring to the group, but forgetting that 'jury' can also mean the entire group.
• Mispronouncing the word, often saying 'jurry' instead of 'jury'.

Frequently asked questions about Jury

What does Jury mean?

A group of people who decide if someone is guilty or innocent in a trial.

What is the definition of Jury?

a group of members of the public who listen to the facts of a case in a court and decide whether or not somebody is guilty of a crime, or whether a claim has been proved

How do you use Jury in a sentence?

The jury found the defendant guilty after deliberating for three hours.

Can you give another example of Jury?

The jury consists of twelve people drawn from the community.

What are synonyms for Jury?

Common alternatives include panel, tribunal, bench.

What is the opposite of Jury?

Opposite meanings include judge, defendant.

What words go with Jury?

It commonly pairs with inquest, trial, grand, serve on, sit on, tell, hear something, investigate something, retire, duty, service, trial, before a jury, on a/​the jury, jury of, the foreman of the jury, members of the jury, trial by jury, choose, select, judge something, consist of somebody, award (somebody) something, on a/​the jury, jury for.

What are common mistakes when using Jury?

Confusing 'jury' with 'judge', which refers to the individual overseeing the trial. Using 'jurors' when referring to the group, but forgetting that 'jury' can also mean the entire group. Mispronouncing the word, often saying 'jurry' instead of 'jury'.

How do you pronounce Jury?

US: /["/ˈdʒʊri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdʒʊəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Jury formal or informal?

"Jury" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Jury?

Used primarily in legal contexts. Appropriate in discussions about court cases but may sound out of place in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Jury?

"Jury" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.