Cool MateMeaning of Grand jury
In simple words: A group that decides if there is enough evidence for a trial.
Grand jury in a sentence
- The grand jury will meet this week to review the evidence.
- A grand jury issued an indictment after reviewing the case.
- The decision of the grand jury is crucial for the trial to proceed.
- After several meetings, the grand jury reached its verdict.
- Witnesses were called to testify before the grand jury.
How to use Grand jury
Used primarily in legal contexts, particularly in the United States. Not commonly used in informal conversation.
Grammar pattern
standalone phrase
Memory hint
Think of a 'grand' gathering of people to decide important matters.
Related words
Collocations with Grand jury
- grand jury investigation
- grand jury indictment
- grand jury subpoena
- hear from a grand jury
- grand jury proceedings
Synonyms for Grand jury
Common mistakes with Grand jury
- Confused with 'petit jury', which is a trial jury.
- Misunderstood as a jury that determines guilt or innocence.
- Used in non-legal contexts.
Compare Grand jury with Jury, Panel, Tribunal, Court, Commission
Grand jury appears in
Grand jury in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
هيئة محلفين كبرى
مجموعة تقرر ما إذا كانت هناك أدلة كافية للمحاكمة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
গ্র্যান্ড জুরি
একটি দল যা বিচার করার জন্য যথেষ্ট প্রমাণ আছে কিনা তা নির্ধারণ করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Große Strafkammer
Eine Gruppe, die entscheidet, ob genügend Beweise für einen Prozess vorliegen.
- SpanishEspañol
Gran jurado
Un grupo que decide si hay suficiente evidencia para un juicio.
- Persianفارسی
هیئت منصفه بزرگ
گروهی که تصمیم میگیرد آیا شواهد کافی برای محاکمه وجود دارد یا نه.
- FrenchFrançais
Grand jury
Un groupe qui décide s'il y a assez de preuves pour un procès.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ग्रैंड जूरी
एक समूह जो तय करता है कि मुकदमे के लिए पर्याप्त सबूत हैं या नहीं।
- ItalianItaliano
Gran giurì
Un gruppo che decide se ci sono abbastanza prove per un processo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Grande júri
Um grupo que decide se há provas suficientes para um julgamento.
- RussianРусский
Большое жюри
Группа, которая решает, достаточно ли доказательств для судебного разбирательства.
- Urduاردو
گرینڈ جیوری
ایک گروپ جو یہ فیصلہ کرتا ہے کہ مقدمے کے لیے کافی ثبوت موجود ہیں یا نہیں۔
- Chinese中文
大陪审团
一个决定是否有足够证据进行审判的团体。
More s like Grand jury
- JuryB2
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
- PanelB2
a square or rectangular piece of wood, glass or metal that forms part of a larger surface such as a door or wall
- Tribunal
- CourtB1
the place where legal trials take place and where crimes, etc. are judged
- Commission
- ProbeC1
A device or tool used for exploration or investigation.
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Frequently asked questions about Grand jury
What does Grand jury mean?
A group that decides if there is enough evidence for a trial.
What is the definition of Grand jury?
A legal body that examines evidence to determine if charges should be brought.
How do you use Grand jury in a sentence?
The grand jury will meet this week to review the evidence.
Can you give another example of Grand jury?
A grand jury issued an indictment after reviewing the case.
What are synonyms for Grand jury?
Common alternatives include jury, panel, tribunal, court, commission.
What words go with Grand jury?
It commonly pairs with grand jury investigation, grand jury indictment, grand jury subpoena, hear from a grand jury, grand jury proceedings.
What are common mistakes when using Grand jury?
Confused with 'petit jury', which is a trial jury. Misunderstood as a jury that determines guilt or innocence. Used in non-legal contexts.
How do you pronounce Grand jury?
US: //ɡrænd ˈdʒʊri//, UK: //ɡrænd ˈdʒʊəri//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Grand jury formal or informal?
"Grand jury" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.
When should I use Grand jury?
Used primarily in legal contexts, particularly in the United States. Not commonly used in informal conversation.