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juror

/ˈdʒʊr.ɚ/
ju · ror
Plural:jurors
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Adjective:jurorial
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• noun

1

A member of a jury sworn to hear evidence and render a verdict in a court of law, or a member of a panel summoned for jury duty.

Example

"The judge instructed each juror to refrain from discussing the trial outside the courtroom."

2

A member of a committee or panel appointed to judge entries and award prizes in an artistic, literary, or professional competition.

Example

"She was invited to serve as a juror for the international film festival in Cannes."

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• Rhymes for juror

• Nearby Words

jurist
jurong
jurong falls
juror
jurua
juruena
jury

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-French jurour and Old French jureor, from Latin iurator ("a swearer"), derived from iurare ("to swear an oath"), reflecting the solemn oath taken by jury members before hearing a case.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Juror. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/juror
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