Word: Jurywoman
Definition: A jurywoman is a female member of a jury, which is a group of people who listen to the evidence in a court case and help decide if someone is guilty or not guilty.
Usage Instructions: - The word "jurywoman" is a noun and is used to refer specifically to a woman serving on a jury. - When talking about a group that includes both men and women, you might use "jurors" to refer to all members of the jury.
Example Sentence: - "The jurywoman carefully considered the evidence before making her decision."
Advanced Usage: In legal contexts, the term "jurywoman" may appear in discussions about jury selection, the composition of juries, or the legal responsibilities of jurors.
Word Variants: - Jury: The general term for the group of people (can refer to both men and women). - Juror: A person (male or female) who serves on a jury. - Juryperson: A gender-neutral term for a person serving on a jury.
Different Meanings: - In some contexts, "jury" can also refer to a group of people selected to judge a competition (like a talent show), but this is different from the legal meaning.
Synonyms: - Juror (gender-neutral) - Jury member
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:While there aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly involve "jurywoman," you might encounter phrases like: - "On the jury" – meaning someone is currently serving as a juror. - "Jury duty" – the civic duty of serving on a jury.
Summary: A jurywoman is an important part of the justice system, as she helps to determine the outcome of court cases.