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grand jury  

Definition

  • a group of citizens, selected from the list of registered voters, who are brought together to consider evidence against criminal suspects. Grand juries operate in secrecy and issue an indictment when the evidence warrants the further pursuit of criminal charges. [Source: The Concise Dictionary of Crime and Justice; Grand Jury]

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