grand jury

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English graunde jurie, from Anglo-Norman graund juree. Named because it typically has more jurors than the petit jury. === Noun === grand jury (plural grand juries) (law) A group of citizens assembled by the government to hear evidence against an accused, and determine whether an indictment for a crime should be brought. (law) The legal process that uses such a jury. ==== Translations ==== === See also === petit jury jury trial