juror
Americannoun
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one of a group of persons sworn to deliver a verdict in a case submitted to them; member of a jury.
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one of the panel from which a jury is selected.
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one of a group of people who judge a competition.
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a person who has taken an oath or sworn allegiance.
noun
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a member of a jury
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a person whose name is included on a panel from which a jury is selected
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a person who takes an oath
Etymology
Origin of juror
1250–1300; Middle English jurour < Anglo-French (compare Old French jureur ), equivalent to Old French jur ( er ) to swear (< Latin jūrāre ) + -our -or 2
Example Sentences
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The now-20-year-old told jurors she felt compelled to frequently check accounts to make sure she hadn’t missed anything.
Huitzilin told jurors that his family has lived in fear ever since the incident.
From Los Angeles Times
Huntley told jurors Holly had died accidentally after falling into his bath when he was helping her with a nosebleed.
From BBC
One alternate juror wept openly during the testimony in Los Angeles County Superior Court, wiping her tears on her sweater.
From Los Angeles Times
Visibly nervous in her pink floral dress, Kaley G.M. told jurors that she became hooked on social media, starting with YouTube videos at the age of six.
From Barron's
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