trial by jury

noun phrase

: a trial that is decided by a jury
I demand my right to a trial by jury.

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Smyth is demanding a trial by jury and is seeking damages for past and future medical expenses, loss of earnings and general damages in an amount to be determined in court. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 The only claim citizens have on the state, under the Bill of Rights, is for a trial by jury. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 1 July 2026 Meanwhile, his government has recently voted to end the right to trial by jury. — Sam Kriss, New Yorker, 16 May 2026 The lawsuit was filed in the district court in Collin County and is requesting a trial by jury. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for trial by jury

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“Trial by jury.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trial%20by%20jury. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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trial by jury

: jury trial
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