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noun

juror

JOOR-ruh
noun
1
A member of a jury, sworn to decide the facts of a court case.
"The judge reminded jurors not to discuss the case outside the courtroom."

How to Use Juror

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA person serving on a jury.

Common mistake

A "juror" is one individual member; "jury" is the whole group.

Easily confused with

Word Forms

jurors plural

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The judge reminded _____ not to discuss the case outside the courtroom.

Etymology

From Old French jureor, ultimately from Latin iurare, "to swear an oath" — jurors traditionally swear to judge fairly.

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