petit jury
[
pet
-ee]
/ˈpɛt i/
noun
,
Law.
1.
petty jury
.
Origin
1490-1500
Related forms
petit juror,
noun
British Dictionary definitions for
petit jury
petit jury
noun
1.
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
Also called
petty jury
Compare
grand jury
Derived Forms
petit juror,
noun