juror

[ joor-er, -awr ]

noun

1. one of a group of persons sworn to deliver a verdict in a case submitted to them; member of a jury.
2. one of the panel from which a jury is selected.
3. one of a group of people who judge a competition.
4. a person who has taken an oath or sworn allegiance.

juror

/ ˈdʒʊərə /

noun

1. a member of a jury
2. a person whose name is included on a panel from which a jury is selected
3. a person who takes an oath

Word History and Origins

Origin of juror¹

1250–1300; Middle English jurour < Anglo-French (compare Old French jureur ), equivalent to Old French jur ( er ) to swear (< Latin jūrāre ) + -our -or ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of juror¹

C14: from Anglo-French jurour, from Old French jurer to take an oath, from Latin jūrāre

Example Sentences

Prosecutor Iain Simkin KC told jurors: "Tiffany Render had become conditioned to obedience, was in thrall to the defendant and, irrespective of the risks to her own well-being, nevertheless visited him on March 22."

From BBC

He said jurors would have to be sure that when Mr Sharif, by his own admission, beat Sara, he meant to cause her “at least serious harm”.

From BBC

Mr Pownall told jurors Thomas had been through "a lot of stressful situations" including his parents' separation, and there was "alleged domestic violence".

From BBC

Jason C. Pang told jurors at the start of trial last week.

From Los Angeles Times

Pictures film, which was directed by Eastwood and stars Nicholas Hoult as a juror in a high-profile murder trial, had its world premiere last month at the American Film Institute’s festival in Hollywood.

From Los Angeles Times