special jury

noun

, Law.

1. struck jury.
2. blue-ribbon jury.

special jury

noun

1. (formerly) a jury whose members were drawn from some profession or rank of society as well as possessing the usual qualifications for jury service

Word History and Origins

Origin of special jury¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

The film was one of the big discoveries of the Sundance Film Festival, winning the audience award and a special jury award for its ensemble.

From Seattle Times

A special jury award for the “art of change” went to “Union.”

From Los Angeles Times

For a complete list of winners, including short films and special jury prizes, go to sundance.org.

From New York Times

Directed by Agnieszka Holland, the movie won the special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival earlier this month, and was praised by international critics when it played shortly afterward at the Toronto Film Festival.

From New York Times

Morrissey criticized the defense’s request for special jury instructions as premature and a bid for media attention.

From Seattle Times