n. (pl. -ies)
1. a body of usu. twelve persons sworn to render a verdict on the basis of evidence submitted to them in a court of justice.
2 a body of persons selected to award prizes in a competition.
Phrases and idioms:
jury-box the enclosure for the jury in a lawcourt.
Etymology: ME f. AF & OF juree oath, inquiry, f. jurata fem. past part. of L jurare swear