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Law

Juror

juré

A member of the body deciding verdicts, distinct from the presiding judges.

From the book

The Gods Are Athirst

Anatole France · Diotimos Editions · 2026

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Meaning

Lemma.

A member of the body deciding verdicts, distinct from the presiding judges. Rochemaure proposes the post as suitable employment; Gamelin declares he accepts only to serve the Republic. His mother understands both honour and regular income. The source explicitly distinguishes jurors’ ordinary clothes from judges’ feathered hats.

Places to read

  1. Chapter VII, paragraph 45Frenchplusieurs jurés: Several jurors. Rochemaure privately proposes obtaining an appointment.
  2. Chapter VIII, paragraph 17Frenchles fonctions de juré: The duties of a juror. Gamelin states his motive in an oath.
  3. Chapter VIII, paragraph 34Frenchles jurés n’avaient point de costume uniforme: Jurors had no uniform costume. This keeps their office distinct from that of judges.