I. ˈju̇r-ē noun
( 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
II. adjective
Etymology: Middle English jory (in jory saile improvised sail)
Date: 15th century
: improvised for temporary use especially in an emergency : makeshift
a jury mast
a jury rig
III. transitive verb
( jur·ied ; jury·ing )
Etymology: jury (I)
Date: 1947
: to select material as appropriate for exhibition in (as an art show) — used chiefly as a participle
a juried show