forelady
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9.3
- noun
- /ˈfɔːrˌleɪdi/
:
mujer jurado
- During the trial, the forelady addressed the judge to present the verdict.
Examples
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She was chosen as the forelady and read out the verdict in court.
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The judge instructed the forelady to confirm the decision of the jury.
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After the trial, the forelady answered questions from the press about the jury's deliberations.
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The forelady announced the jury's decision.
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A forelady plays a crucial role in the trial.
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The forelady announced the jury's decision with confidence.
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As the forelady of the jury, she guided the discussions carefully.
Synonyms
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3.5
A jury member chosen to lead and speak for the jury
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5.9
A person who speaks for the jury and tells the judge their decision
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7.7
A woman who leads a jury and speaks for its members
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Forelady comes from fore- meaning 'in front' and lady meaning 'a woman', and it is like the word foreman. So a forelady is the woman who stands 'in front' to lead the jury and speak for them, for example when reading the verdict.