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A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

practice, from juro, to swear; a man who is sworn or affirmed to serve ona jury. Jurors are selected from citizens, and may be compelled to serve by fine; they generally receive a compensation for their service; while attending court they are privileged from arrest in civil cases.