jury trial

Definition of "jury trial"
  1. A proceeding where a panel of citizens is given the responsibility of deciding the facts of a lawsuit or criminal prosecution
How to use "jury trial" in a sentence
  1. In a murder case, a jury trial is usually preferred to ensure unbiased judgment.
  2. During the jury trial, evidence was presented that led to the acquittal of the defendant.
  3. She opted for a jury trial, confident that the jurors would find in her favor.

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