ju|ry

ju|ry¹ «JUR ee», noun, plural -ries, verb, -ried, -ry|ing.

–n.

1. a group of persons sworn to give a true answer to the question put before it in a court of law, that is, “Is the defendant guilty or not?” or “Is a party at fault or not?” See also grand jury (Cf. ↑grand jury) and petit jury. (Cf. ↑petit jury)

2. any group of persons chosen to give a judgment or to decide who is the winner in a contest: »

The jury of teachers gave her poem the first prize.

–v.t.

to select; judge: »

About half of the work is by nonmembers, juried by artists from more than 700 submissions (New York Times).

╂[< Anglo-French jurie, Old French juree oath < jurer to swear < Latin jūrāre < jūs, jūris law]

ju|ry² «JUR ee», adjective.

Nautical. for temporary use on a ship; makeshift.

╂[probably ultimately < Old French ajurie help, relief < Latin adjūtāre aid. Compare etym. under adjutant.]