juror  /ˈdʒʊ rər/ ? Meaning of "juror"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury

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Usage(s):

  1. One Jewish juror was chosen, Benjamin Glick, 60, who runs a clothing business.
  2. Then he angrily declared a mistrial and sentenced the surprised juror to 30 days for contempt of court.
  3. Fellow juror and business owner Wendy Vaughn said it was the duty of Skilling and Lay to know what was going on.

Quotes

  1. Stevens noted that in this case, "the juror struck for cause was not even an opponent of the death penalty."
    on Jun 4, 2007 By: John Paul Stevens Source: Washington Post

  2. "I've always taken the position that I'm not trying to be the 13th juror; I'm trying to be a backstop," Bredesen told The Associated Press on Friday. "The judicial system just kind of broke down."
    on Sep 14, 2007 By: Phil Bredesen Source: International Herald Tribune

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