special jury


Origin of special jury

1
First recorded in 1720–30

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How to use special jury in a sentence

  • The special jury returned a verdict for plaintiff, damages £500.

    Norfolk Annals | Charles Mackie

British Dictionary definitions for special 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

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