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petit jury
[ pet-ee ]
petit jury
noun
- See grand jurya jury of 12 persons empanelled to determine the facts of a case and decide the issue pursuant to the direction of the court on points of law Also calledpetty jury Compare grand jury
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Derived Forms
- petit juror, noun
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Other Words From
- petit juror noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of petit jury1
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Example Sentences
More than that, he was thrusting evidence on us—evidence which would assure his indictment and trial before a petit jury.
At an adjourned meeting held Jan. 20, 1858, the commissioners drew a grand and petit jury.
If the cause comes to trial, the petit jury may exercise a dispensing power by means of a general verdict.
The regular petit jury will then decide only upon the facts constituting the crime.
The remaining names were placed in another box marked "The petit-jury box."
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