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When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.
Norm Crosby

Meaning of "jury duty" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF JURY DUTY

jury duty  [ˈdʒʊərɪ ˈdjuːtɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF JURY DUTY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Jury duty is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES JURY DUTY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of jury duty in the English dictionary

The definition of jury duty in the dictionary is civic duty to serve on a jury.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH JURY DUTY


agouti
əˈɡuːtɪ
aguti
əˈɡuːtɪ
autocutie
ˈɔːtəʊˌkjuːtɪ
beauty
ˈbjuːtɪ
bootie
ˈbuːtɪ
booty
ˈbuːtɪ
cootie
ˈkuːtɪ
cutey
ˈkjuːtɪ
cutie
ˈkjuːtɪ
Djibouti
dʒɪˈbuːtɪ
duty
ˈdjuːtɪ
fluty
ˈfluːtɪ
fruity
ˈfruːtɪ
hooty
ˈhuːtɪ
Jibuti
dʒɪˈbuːtɪ
off-duty
ˌɒfˈdjuːtɪ
snooty
ˈsnuːtɪ
tofutti
təʊˈfuːtɪ
tutti-frutti
ˈtuːtɪˈfruːtɪ
zooty
ˈzuːtɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE JURY DUTY

juristic
juristic act
juristical
juristically
juror
jury
jury box
jury foreman
jury process
jury service
jury shopping
jury system
jury-rigged
jury-rigging
juryless
juryman
jurymast
jurymen
jurywoman
jurywomen

WORDS THAT END LIKE JURY DUTY

active duty
bounden duty
combat duty
countervailing duty
customs duty
death duty
escort duty
estate duty
export duty
guard duty
heavy-duty
import duty
in the line of duty
legacy duty
off duty
on duty
picket duty
point duty
sentry duty
stamp duty
traffic duty

Synonyms and antonyms of jury duty in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «jury duty» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF JURY DUTY

Find out the translation of jury duty to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of jury duty from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «jury duty» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

陪审义务
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

servicio de jurado
570 millions of speakers

English

jury duty
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जूरी ड्यूटी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

واجب هيئة المحلفين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

обязанность жюри
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

serviço do júri
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

জুরি দায়িত্ব
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

fonctions de juré
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

tugas juri
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Jury-Pflicht
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

陪審義務
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

배심원 의무
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Juri tugas
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nghĩa vụ pháp lý
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஜூரி கடமை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

जूरी कर्तव्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

juri görevi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dovere della giuria
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

obowiązek jury
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

обов´язок журі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

juriu
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ένορκος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

jurie plig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

jury plikt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

jurymedlem
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of jury duty

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «JURY DUTY»

The term «jury duty» is regularly used and occupies the 70.614 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «JURY DUTY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about jury duty

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8 QUOTES WITH «JURY DUTY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word jury duty.
1
Dan Castellaneta
Getting out of jury duty is easy. The trick is to say you're prejudiced against all races.
2
Norm Crosby
When you go into court you are putting your fate into the hands of twelve people who weren't smart enough to get out of jury duty.
3
Nina Garcia
Serving jury duty is a fascinating little slice of life, with its motley crew of personalities.
4
Trey Gowdy
If you were summoned for jury duty and you didn't show up, what would happen? You'd be in jail!
5
John Mortimer
To escape jury duty in England, wear a bowler hat and carry a copy of the Daily telegraph.
6
David O. Russell
I got put on jury duty, which is where I learned how to write.
7
Antonio Villaraigosa
The great thing about our system of democracy is when they call you for jury duty, you have to come... It's an honor and a privilege. I was called and I've got to be here.
8
William T. Vollmann
So far, I've never missed a deadline for a term paper, a review, a manuscript. I perform the mumbo-jumbo of voting with belief in my heart, I've not yet won even a jaywalking ticket, and unlike my father, whom I fault in this respect, I refrain from opting out of jury duty; instead, they mostly kick me out.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «JURY DUTY»

Discover the use of jury duty in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to jury duty and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Why Jury Duty Matters: A Citizen’s Guide to Constitutional ...
This book inspires us to re-examine the jury experience and act on the constitutional principles that guide our country before, during, and after jury service.
Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, 2012
2
Jury Duty: Reclaiming Your Political Power and Taking ...
Written by a legal scholar for the general reader, this book demystifies the institution of the jury and validates its political power, providing valuable insights for the more than 30 million Americans who receive a jury summons each year.
Michael Singer, 2012
3
Why Jury Duty Matters: A Citizen's Guide to Constitutional ...
Places the idea of jury duty into perspective, noting its importance as a constitutional responsibility, and describes ways in which the experience may be enriched.
Andrew Guthrie Ferguson, 2012
4
Jury Duty
As a sensational trial draws to a close, placing on the stand a married man from a well-known family who is accused of murdering a young model, readers are placed in the role of a thirteenth juror who must cast the deciding vote. Reprint.
Laura Van Wormer, 1996
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The Jury and Democracy: How Jury Deliberation Promotes Civic ...
In an era when involved Americans are searching for ways to inspire their fellow citizenry, this book offers a plausible and realistic path for turning passive spectators into active political participants.
‎2010
6
The Christian and jury duty
This book does not give one right answer. But by taking a close look at the legal system, the Bible, and Christian tradition, Duane Ruth-Heffelbower helps potential Christian jurors make an informed choice. Volume 14.
Duane Ruth-Heffelbower, 1991
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The U.S. Legal System: Jury duty - witnesses, expert - ...
Its articles examine such subjects as the training, practices and ethics of attorneys and law firms; the organization, procedures and workings of the various kinds of courts; the selection, work and ethics of judges; the responsibilities of ...
Timothy L. Hall, 2004
8
Jury Duty: En Espaniol
When a man avenges the prosecution of his sister, he targets the jury and judge who convicted her. Do not miss this read.
Daniel Storm, 2012
9
Elders, Crime, and the Criminal Justice System: Myth, ...
report for jury duty when summoned may be stricken from the venire based on stereotypes about older people. According to the ABA (1991, p. 102), attorneys may strike older prospective jurors based on the notion that "older persons are ...
Burton David Dunlop, 2000
10
A Trial by Jury
From the Trade Paperback edition.
D. Graham Burnett, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «JURY DUTY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term jury duty is used in the context of the following news items.
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Cochise County warns of jury duty phone scam - Tucson News Now
Tucson News Now -. The Cochise County Sheriff's Office is warning people of a phone scam in the Hereford area. According to the office, there ... «Tucson News Now, Jul 15»
2
Residents warned to be wary of unsolicited calls about jury duty
The scammers tell residents there is a warrant for their arrest for failing to report to jury duty. The scammers then offer to rescind the warrant in ... «Columbia Missourian, Jul 15»
3
Jury duty scam
There is currently a scam in Pope County concerning a man calling citizens about jury duty and demanding $1,500, according to a release from ... «Russellville Courier, Jul 15»
4
Virginia Beach "jury duty scam" - WVEC.com
Virginia Beach "jury duty scam". Someone has been calling people identifying themselves as a deputy with the Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office. «13newsnow.com, Jul 15»
5
Extra potential jurors called for jury duty ahead of Kerrick trial
Eyewitness News has learned that Mecklenburg County courts have called about 100 extra people for jury duty on Monday, the day the ... «WSOC Charlotte, Jul 15»
6
Judge Earns Scolding Benchslap For Weaseling Out Of Jury Duty
If there's one slice of humanity that should enthusiastically embrace jury duty, it should be judges. These are the poor wretches who have to sit ... «Above the Law, Jul 15»
7
Jury duty telephone scam targeting the public
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY — The San Joaquin County Superior Court has learned of a new telephone scam targeting the public. The scammers ... «Lodi News-Sentinel, Jul 15»
8
Grand Blanc police warn of jury duty phone scam
GRAND BLANC, MI -- Police in Grand Blanc are warning people about a jury duty scam after receiving some recent complaints. «MLive.com, Jul 15»
9
Daughter of murder victim excused from jury duty for another Topeka …
The daughter of a murder victim who was killed 20 years ago was excused from jury duty Monday morning in the trial of Awnterio Dwan Lowery, ... «Topeka Capital Journal, Jul 15»
10
Be wary of jury duty phone calls
The Dougherty County Sheriff's Office is warning residents to beware of someone posing as law enforcement and telling citizens they have ... «WFXL FOX 31, Jul 15»

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