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jurywoman

jurywoman

6.1
A woman who listens at a trial and helps decide if someone is guilty
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒʊəriˌwʊmən/
  • Archaic
translation icon : jurada
  • The jurywoman asked for clarification about a point of law during deliberations.

Examples

  • As the first jurywoman in her county, she felt proud to serve.

  • The jurywoman listened carefully to the evidence presented.

  • The jurywoman listened attentively as the evidence was presented.

  • A jurywoman can influence the outcome of a trial.

  • The jurywoman raised her hand to ask a question during the trial.

  • During the trial, the jurywoman took detailed notes on the testimonies.

  • As a dedicated jurywoman, she reviewed the evidence thoroughly before making her decision.

Synonyms

juror
vsjurywoman
620 3.7

A person on a jury who listens to evidence and decides the facts

specifies that the member is female rather than gender neutral
juryman
vsjurywoman
  • Archaic
6.8

A man who listens to a court case and helps decide if someone is guilty

indicates the member is female instead of male
petit juror
vsjurywoman
  • Formal
8.5

A person on a jury who listens during a trial and helps decide the verdict

specifies the member is female rather than naming the jury type
petty juror
vsjurywoman
  • Formal
7.9

A member of a jury who listens to the evidence and decides what happened

identifies the member by gender instead of naming the jury type

Surface Forms

jurywoman singular
jurywomen plural

Morphology

jurywoman = jury + woman (transparent) = jury + woman

Meaning is the straightforward combination of 'jury' and 'woman' (a woman who serves on a jury), which is directly inferable by learners.

Etymology

Jurywoman is made of jury and woman. The word jury comes from an old root meaning 'sworn' or 'law', the same root in justice, so a jurywoman is a woman who is chosen and sworn to help decide a case.