Definition of "jury" in inglés

noun

1. (law) A group of individuals chosen from the general population to hear and decide a case in a court of law.

2. A group of judges in a competition.

3. (theater, slang) The audience attending the first night of a performance, whose reaction may determine whether it succeeds or fails.

verb

1. To judge by means of a jury.

adjective

1. (nautical) For temporary use; applied to a temporary contrivance.

   • jury mast
   • jury rudder