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jury

1. ju.ry \'ju.(*)r-e-\ \-m*n\ n [ME jure, fr. AF juree, fr. OF jurer to 
   swear, fr. L jurar]e, fr. jur-, jus 1: a body of men sworn to give a 
   verdict on some matter submitted to them;  esp : a body of men legally 
   selected and sworn to inquire into any matter of fact and to give their 
   verdict according to the evidence 2: a committee for judging and awarding 
   prizes at a contest or exhibition  - ju.ry.man n
2. jury aj [origin unknown] : improvised for temporary use esp. in an 
   emergency : MAKESHIFT <(a ~ mast}