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special jury
special jury
noun
- (formerly) a jury whose members were drawn from some profession or rank of society as well as possessing the usual qualifications for jury service
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Word History and Origins
Origin of special jury1
First recorded in 1720–30
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Example Sentences
The Sundance jury was impressed, too, creating a Special Jury Prize for the Spirit of Independence specifically for the film.
From The Daily Beast
Did any man ever suggest a special jury of smugglers in a suit of our lady the Queen, for the offence of "running" goods?
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I now proceed to offer some remarks on what is called a Special Jury.
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He calls attention to the "special jury," before which he was summoned.
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I forgot to ask Widdrington for the certificate for the costs of the special jury.
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The special jury returned a verdict for plaintiff, damages £500.
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