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grand jury

grand jury

 
pronunciation:
graend juh ri [or] graend ju ri
part of speech: noun
definition: a jury made up of citizens who are gathered to determine whether there is enough evidence against accused persons to indict them and bring them to trial. A grand jury is typically composed of twenty-three people but the number may vary.