trial by jury

noun phrase

: a trial that is decided by a jury
I demand my right to a trial by jury.

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On the day before his case was to go to trial by jury, Morris pleaded guilty Oct. 7 while maintaining his innocence under an Alford plea. Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 The lawsuit requested a trial by jury as well as $25,000 in damages, including loss of earnings and attorney fees to be paid by Scott and the high school. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025 Stewart and his lawyer are requesting a trial by jury. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025 LaBella is suing for unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, and has requested a trial by jury. Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for trial by jury

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“Trial by jury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trial%20by%20jury. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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