1. a group of people who listen to evidence in a court case and decide whether someone is guilty or innocent
2. a group of people who judge a competition or contest

1. temporary or makeshift
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The jury deliberated for three hours before reaching a verdict.
• She was selected to serve on a jury for a robbery trial.
• The jury found the defendant not guilty of all charges.
• A jury of experts will judge the science fair projects.
• The talent show jury awarded first place to the young singer.
• The ship’s crew rigged a jury mast after the storm.
• They built a jury bridge to cross the damaged section.