JURY

I. noun (plural juries) Etymology: Middle English jure, from Anglo-French juree, from jurer to swear, from Latin jurare, from jur-, jus Date: 15th century a body of persons sworn to give a verdict on some matter submitted to them, a committee for judging and awarding prizes at a contest or exhibition, one (as the public or test results) that will decide, II. adjective Etymology: Middle English jory (in jory saile improvised sail) Date: 15th century improvised for temporary use especially in an emergency ; makeshift , III. transitive verb (juried; ~ing) Etymology: 1~ Date: 1947 to select material as appropriate for exhibition in (as an art show)