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PETTY JURY

\pˈɛti d͡ʒˈʊ͡əɹi], \pˈɛti d‍ʒˈʊ‍əɹi], \p_ˈɛ_t_i dʒ_ˈʊə_ɹ_i]\

Definitions of PETTY JURY

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a jury of 12 to determine the facts and decide the issue in civil or criminal proceedings

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

a jury of 12 to determine the facts and decide the issue in civil or criminal proceedings

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A jury of twelve men to try ordinary or small cases in a court.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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