Definition

Something that is made or used temporarily, often in an emergency situation.

Example

They used a jury rig to fix the broken sail until they could make a permanent repair.

Conversation

I saw you using that jury rig on your bike.

Yeah, it was a quick fix until I can get the proper parts.

It looked pretty handy for a temporary solution.

For sure! Sometimes you just need a jury setup to get by.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A group of people who are chosen to listen to evidence in a legal case and decide if someone is guilty or not, or a group that judges in competitions.

Example

The jury found the defendant not guilty after a long trial.

Conversation

Did you hear about the case that the jury just finished deliberating?

Yeah, I read about it; the whole town was buzzing with opinions.

I wonder how the jury came to their decision after all that evidence.

Definition

A group of people who are chosen to listen to the evidence in a legal case and decide if someone is guilty or not.

Example

The jury took several hours to reach a verdict in the trial.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the art show coming up this weekend?

Yeah, I heard they will jury the submissions this Friday.

I hope my painting gets chosen; I really want to show it off.

Root Explanation

**Jury** → The word 'jury' comes from Old French *juree*, meaning 'oath', which is derived from Latin *jurare*, meaning 'to swear'. The term originally referred to a group of people sworn to give a verdict in a legal case. Thus, a jury is a group of individuals who take an oath to deliver a decision based on the evidence presented in court.

Memory Tip

Think of a group of people who have 'sworn' ('jurare') to make a decision — that's what a jury does.

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