BLUE-RIBBON JURY


Meaning of BLUE-RIBBON JURY in English

a jury composed of persons having more than ordinary education and presumably exceptional intelligence and perceptiveness, selected by the court on the motion of plaintiff or defendant to try cases of unusual complexity or importance.

Also called special jury .

[ 1935-40, Amer. ]

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .