n.
Pronunciation: ' ju ̇ r- ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural juries
Etymology: Middle English jure, from Anglo-French juree, from jurer to swear, from Latin jurare, from jur-, jus
Date: 15th century
1 : a body of persons sworn to give a verdict on some matter submitted to them especially : a body of persons legally selected and sworn to inquire into any matter of fact and to give their verdict according to the evidence
2 : a committee for judging and awarding prizes at a contest or exhibition
3 : one (as the public or test results) that will decide ― used especially in the phrase the jury is still out