jury
group sworn to judge a legal case
Root
- jur / jus: law, oath, or sworn duty
Other words with the jur / jus root
- abjure: to renounce formally
- adjure: to urge solemnly or command under oath
- conjure: to summon, call up, or bring to mind
- judge: to decide after considering evidence
- judicious: showing sound judgment, wisdom, or good sense
- juridical: relating to law or legal proceedings
- jurisdiction: official legal authority over an area or case
- jurisprudence: the theory or philosophy of law
Jur / jus gives oath and law. A jury is a sworn group asked to judge.
The jury listened carefully before reaching a verdict.