petit jury
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Petit Jury
The ordinary panel of twelve persons called to issue a verdict in a civil action or a criminal prosecution.
Petit jury is used interchangeably with petty jury.
West's Encyclopedia of American Law, edition 2. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
petit jury
n. old-fashioned name for the jury sitting to hear a lawsuit or criminal prosecution, called "petit" (small) to distinguish it from a "grand" jury, which has other duties. (See: jury, grand jury)
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petit jury
a jury of 12 persons empanelled to determine the facts of a case and decide the issue pursuant to the direction of the court on points of law. See also GRAND JURY.Collins Dictionary of Law © W.J. Stewart, 2006