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jurors

 

[ ˈdʒʊərəz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal system

Jurors are individuals selected to serve on a jury in a court of law. Their primary responsibility is to listen to the evidence presented during a trial and render a verdict based on the facts and the law as instructed by the judge. Jurors are crucial in ensuring that legal proceedings are fair and just. They are required to be impartial and make decisions solely based on the information provided during the trial. The juror's role underscores the importance of civic duty and participation in the justice system.

Synonyms

court members, members of the jury, panelists

Examples of usage

  • The jurors deliberated for hours before reaching a verdict.
  • Each juror must take an oath to be impartial.
  • Jurors listened attentively to the testimonies presented in court.
  • The judge instructed the jurors on the relevant laws.

Translations

Translations of the word "jurors" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jurados

🇮🇳 जूरर्स

🇩🇪 Geschworene

🇮🇩 juri

🇺🇦 присяжні

🇵🇱 ławnicy

🇯🇵 陪審員

🇫🇷 jurés

🇪🇸 jurados

🇹🇷 jüri

🇰🇷 배심원

🇸🇦 الهيئة المحلفين

🇨🇿 porotci

🇸🇰 porotcovia

🇨🇳 陪审员

🇸🇮 porotniki

🇮🇸 dómarar

🇰🇿 суд алқасының мүшелері

🇬🇪 მსაჯულები

🇦🇿 məhkəmə heyəti

🇲🇽 jurados

Etymology

The word 'juror' originates from the Latin word 'jurare', meaning 'to swear' or 'to take an oath'. This connection highlights the important responsibility that jurors have in the judicial process, as they are sworn in to uphold the truth and make fair decisions based on the evidence presented to them. The term has evolved through the Old French 'jureur', which maintained its connection to the act of swearing, and entered the English language by the 15th century. Over the centuries, the role of jurors has remained essential, protecting the right to a fair trial and ensuring that the perspectives of ordinary citizens are integrated into legal judgments.

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