Meaning

noun a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

noun a committee appointed to judge a competition

originEarly 1600s, of uncertain origin. Perhaps ultimately from Old French ajurie, from Latin adiūtō. Alternatively, perhaps ultimately from Frankish *garu (“ready, prepared”), related to Middle English yore, ȝare, from Old English ġeoro, ġearu (“ready, prompt, prepared, quick”), related to gear.

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