trial by jury

A form of jury trial — A legal process in which the guilt or liability of a party is determined by a jury, a group of citizens selected from the local population.

Meanings

nountrial by jury (countable and uncountable, plural trials by jury)

plural trials by jury

  1. alternativecountableuncountableAlternative form of jury trial.
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