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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Still, his attorney Manny Alvarez said his client was not guilty and would seek a trial by jury. Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025 At the time, Diaw was suing Brown for damages and demanding a trial by jury. Alex Heigl, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025 In addition, the actor has demanded a trial by jury. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025 The 41-year-old also requested a trial by jury, with deputy senior district judge Tan Ikram confirming the case would be heard by Liverpool Crown Court on August 27. Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 30 July 2024 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 14 Mar. 2025.

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