juror
JOOR-ruh
Juror (noun) means a member of a jury, sworn to decide the facts of a court case. Example: “The judge reminded jurors not to discuss the case outside the courtroom.”
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A member of a jury, sworn to decide the facts of a court case.
"The jurors listened carefully while Eidem portrayed Fern Sankey as an archconspirator who drove her husband into crime and was intimately involved in all major details of Charlie Boettcher's abduction."
— Timothy W. Bjorkman, Verne Sankey: America's First Public Enemy (2016)
"The judge reminded jurors not to discuss the case outside the courtroom."
How to use juror
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person serving on a jury.
Common mistake
A "juror" is one individual member; "jury" is the whole group.
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Etymology
From Old French jureor, ultimately from Latin iurare, "to swear an oath" — jurors traditionally swear to judge fairly.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “juror” mean?
The word “juror” means a member of a jury, sworn to decide the facts of a court case. In plain terms, a person serving on a jury.
How do you pronounce “juror”?
“Juror” is pronounced JOOR-ruh (/ˈd͡ʒʊɹɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “juror” in a sentence?
Here is “juror” used in a sentence: “The judge reminded jurors not to discuss the case outside the courtroom.”
What part of speech is “juror”?
“Juror” is a noun.
Where does the word “juror” come from?
The word “juror” comes from Latin. From Old French jureor, ultimately from Latin iurare, "to swear an oath" — jurors traditionally swear to judge fairly.
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