Die Jury
Example: Die Jury entschied nach langer Beratung über den Fall.
Definition
"Die Jury" refers to a group of people legally selected to examine the evidence in a court case and make a decision or verdict. This body evaluates facts impartially and delivers a judgment after careful deliberation, as in the phrase 'Die Jury entschied nach langer Beratung über den Fall.'
Etymology
The word "die Jury" comes from the Old French term 'juree,' meaning 'sworn body of men,' which itself derives from the Latin 'jurare,' meaning 'to swear.' Interestingly, the concept of a jury dates back to medieval England, where sworn individuals were tasked with determining the truth in legal matters.
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"Die Jury" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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