Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
grand jury — A body composed of a number, which varies from state to state, sometimes six, sometimes twelve, and occasionally more than twelve, to which is committed the duty of inquiring into crimes committed in the county from which the members are drawn,… … Ballentine's law dictionary
grand jury — a jury, at common law, of 12 to 23 persons, designated to inquire into alleged violations of the law in order to ascertain whether the evidence is sufficient to warrant trial. [1490 1500; < AF graund juree] * * * Jury that examines accusations… … Universalium
foreman — A man in charge of a group of employees in an industrial plant or in construction work. Moore v Dublin Colton Mills, 127 Ga 609, 56 SE 839. One of the jury appointed by it, or, in some jurisdictions, by the court, as the spokesman of the jury.… … Ballentine's law dictionary
foreman — fore·man n pl fore·men: a male or female member of a jury who acts as the leader and speaks for the jury Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. foreman … Law dictionary
jury — ju·ry / ju̇r ē/ n pl ju·ries [Anglo French juree, from feminine past participle of Old French jurer to swear, from Latin jurare, from jur jus law]: a body of individuals sworn to give a decision on some matter submitted to them; esp: a body of… … Law dictionary
Jury — A jury a sworn body of persons convened to render a rational, impartial verdict (a finding of fact on a question) officially submitted to them by a court, or to set a penalty or judgment. A trial in which a jury decides the verdict is known as a… … Wikipedia
jury — noun 1 in a court of law ADJECTIVE ▪ inquest (BrE), trial (esp. BrE) ▪ grand ▪ He was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of distributing illegal steroids. ▪ civil … Collocations dictionary
jury — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. trial, grand, or petit jury; panel; board of judges. See lawsuit. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. tribunal, judges, peers, panel, board, grand jury, petit jury, coroner s jury. III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus)… … English dictionary for students
foreman — or foreperson The presiding member of a grand or petit jury, who speaks or answers for the jury. Person designated by employer management to direct work of employees; superintendent, overseer … Black's law dictionary
foreman or foreperson — The presiding member of a grand or petit jury, who speaks or answers for the jury. Person designated by employer management to direct work of employees; superintendent, overseer … Black's law dictionary
