Le jury
Example: Le jury a délibéré pendant plusieurs heures avant de rendre son verdict.
Definition
"Le jury" refers to a group of people selected to examine evidence and make a decision in a legal case, typically in a court of law. This panel deliberates collectively to determine the guilt or innocence of a defendant or to resolve a legal issue.
Etymology
The term "le jury" comes from the Old French word 'juree,' meaning an oath or sworn body. It traces back to the Latin 'jurare,' which means to swear. Did you know? The concept of a jury dates back to medieval England, where sworn men were tasked with giving truthful testimony.
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"Le jury" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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