Jury
(noun)
A body of people sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law.
Origin:
From old french juree, from latin iuria "rights, laws", from ius "law".
Examples:
- The jury found the defendant guilty of embezzlement.
- He was selected to serve on the jury.
- The jury deliberated for several days before reaching a verdict.
- The jury was composed of 12 people chosen at random from the community.
- The jury's decision was final and could not be appealed.