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Petit Jury.
Petit Jury - as a noun
A jury of 12 to determine the facts and decide the issue in civil or criminal proceedings
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
petty juryExample Sentences
"The petit jury listened to the testimonies of the witnesses."
"The judge explained the role and responsibilities of the petit jury to the prospective jurors."
"The petit jury deliberated for several hours before reaching a verdict."
"The attorneys presented their arguments to the petit jury during the trial."
"Before the trial begins, a petit jury is selected from the pool of potential jurors."