O júri
Example: O júri decidiu o veredicto após longa deliberação.
Definition
"O júri" refers to a group of people sworn to deliver a verdict in a legal case after evaluating the evidence and arguments presented during a trial. It plays a crucial role in the justice system by ensuring a fair decision based on facts.
Etymology
The term "o júri" comes from the Latin word 'iurare,' meaning 'to swear,' reflecting the jury members' oath to deliver an honest decision. Over time, it entered Portuguese through Old French, maintaining its legal significance as a body deciding on the guilt or innocence of a defendant.
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