juror

noun

ju·​ror ˈju̇r-ər How to pronounce juror (audio) ˈju̇r-ˌȯr How to pronounce juror (audio)
ˈjər-
1
a
: a member of a jury
b
: a person summoned to serve on a jury
2
: a person who takes an oath (as of allegiance)

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The trial is being held before a panel of jurors and is expected to last for several weeks. — Reuters, NBC news, 2 July 2026 The grand juror was subsequently excused from the proceedings. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 New death sentences have dropped even more precipitously, with prosecutors in capital cases seeking them less often and jurors more likely to choose life in prison. — Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 30 June 2026 Prosecutors told jurors at trial that the group's actions — including bringing firearms, first aid kits and wearing body armor — were signals of nefarious intent. — Steven Rosenbaum, CBS News, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for juror

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of juror was in the 14th century

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juror

noun
ju·​ror ˈju̇r-ər, -ˌȯr How to pronounce juror (audio)
: a member of a jury
an alternate juror
broadly : an individual who is summoned but not yet selected to serve on a jury

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