jury of half-tongue

noun

A jury for the trial of a foreigner, composed equally of citizens and aliens.

Meanings

nounjury of half-tongue (plural juries of half-tongue)

plural juries of half-tongue · alternative jury of the half-tongue

  1. historicallawA jury for the trial of a foreigner, composed equally of citizens and aliens.

    Synonyms: party jury, medietas linguae

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA jury for the trial of a foreigner, composed equally of citizens and aliens.

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