English Explanatory Dictionary

petit jury

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A regular trial jury, assembled to determine criminal or civil liability.

Word forms

petit jury petit juries

Etymology

From Middle English petite jury, petit jury, from Anglo-Norman [Term?].

Synonyms

petty jury

Related words

grand jury jury trial

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