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blue-ribbon jury

blue-ribbon jury
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bloo-rib-uh n joo r-ee]
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bloo-rib-uh n joo r-ee]

Definition of blue-ribbon jury words

  • noun blue-ribbon jury a jury composed of persons having more than ordinary education and presumably exceptional intelligence and perceptiveness, selected by the court on the motion of plaintiff or defendant to try cases of unusual complexity or importance. 1
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Origin of blue-ribbon jury

First appearance:

before 1935
One of the 8% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1935-40

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Parts of speech for Blue-ribbon jury

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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blue-ribbon jury popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for blue-ribbon jury

noun blue-ribbon jury

  • struck jury — a jury obtained by special agreement between the opposing attorneys, each taking turns in eliminating a member of the impaneled group until 12 members remain.
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