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Main Entry:
ju·ry 
Pronunciation:
j
(
)r-
Function:
noun
Inflected Form(s):
plural juries
Etymology: Middle English
jure "jury," derived from early French
jurer "to swear," from Latin
jurare (same meaning), from
jur-, jus "right, law" --related to
JUDGE,
JUST
1 : a body of persons sworn to inquire into a matter of fact and give their verdict
2 : a committee that judges and awards prizes at an exhibition or contest
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