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jury

/ˈdʒʊəri/

/ˈdʒʊri/

Translations

jurynoun

juries

/ˈdʒʊəri/

/ˈdʒʊri/

juryDroit.

The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a unanimous decision.

Le jury a délibéré pendant plusieurs heures avant de rendre une décision unanime.

juryConcours, prix.

The jury awarded the first prize to the young pianist for her outstanding performance.

Le jury a décerné le premier prix à la jeune pianiste pour son interprétation remarquable.

Synonyms

juryverb

juried

Past Simple

juried

Past Participle

jurying

Gerund

/ˈdʒʊəri/

/ˈdʒʊri/

jugerConcours, évaluation.

The panel was asked to jury the art exhibition and select the winners.

Le jury a été chargé de juger l'exposition d'art et de sélectionner les gagnants.

Synonyms

seat (a jury)

sit on (a jury)

serve on

try by jury

juryadjective

more jury

Comp.

most jury

Super.

/ˈdʒʊə.ri/

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Used attributively to denote something temporary or makeshift, especially in nautical contexts (e.g., jury mast).

de fortuneSpécialement en marine : provisoire, de remplacement.

After the storm damaged the main mast, the crew erected a jury mast to keep the ship underway.

Après que la tempête a endommagé le mât principal, l'équipage a érigé un mât de fortune pour maintenir le navire en route.

Synonyms

ad hoc

Definitions

jurynoun

A group of people sworn to render a verdict in a legal case based on the evidence presented to them in court.

The jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a unanimous decision.

A body of people selected to judge a competition and award prizes.

The jury awarded the first prize to the young pianist for her outstanding performance.

juryverb

To judge or evaluate something, typically in a competition or contest.

The panel was asked to jury the art exhibition and select the winners.

juryadjective

Serving as a temporary substitute; makeshift (especially of a mast, rudder, rig, etc.).

After the storm damaged the main mast, the crew erected a jury mast to keep the ship underway.