B2nounlawcrime
US/ˈdʒʊr.ər/
UK/ˈdʒʊə.rə/
a member of the group of citizens who decide if someone is guilty in a trial
In context
Each juror must listen carefully to the evidence before deciding.
One juror refused to agree with the others, so the trial continued.
The lawyer questioned every potential juror about their opinions on the case.
Words that go with juror
adjective + noun
- potential jurorEvery potential juror was asked about the case.
- fellow jurorA fellow juror changed her mind at the last minute.
verb + preposition
- serve as a jurorShe was called to serve as a juror in a murder trial.
- selected as a jurorHe was selected as a juror last week.
noun + noun
- juror misconductThe verdict was canceled because of juror misconduct.
verb + noun
- dismiss a jurorThe judge had to dismiss a juror who knew the defendant.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I was a jury in a trial.Correct: I was a juror in a trial.