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Petit Juror

A petit juror, also known as a trial juror or petit jury, is an individual selected to serve on a jury and hear evidence in a trial. Petit jurors play a crucial role in the legal system by determining the facts of a case and delivering a verdict.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1 - Legal Term:

As a legal term, a petit juror refers to:

• An individual chosen to sit on a jury and participate in the trial process.
• Someone responsible for listening to the presented evidence and testimonies, and deciding the outcome of a case.

Sample Sentence: The judge addressed the potential petit jurors and explained the trial procedure in detail.

Sense 2 - Popular Usage:

In a more general sense, petit juror can refer to:

• Any individual serving as a juror, regardless of the specific type of jury or trial.
• Someone participating in the legal system by evaluating evidence and reaching a verdict.

Sample Sentence: Being selected as a petit juror can be an eye-opening experience into how the justice system works.

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