Juror - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Juror :  (noun)

1: someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury [syn: juryman, jurywoman]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Juror : \Ju"ror\, n. [F. jureur one who takes oath, L. jurator a swearer, fr. jurare, jurari, to swear. See Jury, n.] 1. (Law) A member of a jury; a juryman.

I shall both find your lordship judge and juror. --
Shak.

2. A member of any jury for awarding prizes, etc.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

JUROR, practice. Based on juro, to swear; a man who is sworn or affirmed to serve on a jury. 2. Jurors are selected from citizens, and may be compelled to serve by fine; they generally receive a compensation for their services while attending court they are privileged from arrest in civil cases.

Based on Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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