trial by jury

noun phrase

: a trial that is decided by a jury
I demand my right to a trial by jury.

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Neitzke and Schneider, who frequently criticize county officials at commissioners court meetings, asked for a trial by jury to remove Jones. — Ricardo Delgado, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 The lawsuit demands a trial by jury and deems the decorum policy overly broad and vague. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026 The family is demanding a trial by jury and is seeking an unspecified amount in damages to be determined in court. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026 The only claim citizens have on the state, under the Bill of Rights, is for a trial by jury. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for trial by jury

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“Trial by jury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trial%20by%20jury. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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trial by jury

: jury trial
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