petty jury

petty jury
petty juror.
(in a civil or criminal proceeding) a jury, usually of 12 persons, impaneled to determine the facts and render a verdict pursuant to the court's instructions on the law.
Also, petit jury. Also called traverse jury. Cf. grand jury.
[1680-90]

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