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petty jury
noun
- (in a civil or criminal proceeding) a jury, usually of 12 persons, impaneled to determine the facts and render a verdict pursuant to the court's instructions on the law.
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Derived Forms
- petty juror, noun
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Other Words From
- petty juror noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of petty jury1
First recorded in 1680–90
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Example Sentences
Thus the modern system of inquiry by grand jury and trial by petty jury was gradually developed.
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The grand jury were landowners, and the petty jury were farmers; both judge and jury were churchmen of the prevailing type.
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A writ was issued for the return of a petty jury the following day.
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Two grand juries, the petty jury, and the twenty-seven peers.
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Nor is there any petty jury of his peers sworn to try the truth of the charges.
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