| Term | peer (n.) |
|---|---|
| Synonym | a person who is one's social equal; a person of the same age, status, or ability as another specified person |
| Meaning | -> In requiring judgment by “a jury of one’s peers,” U.S.law meant to protect lower-class defendants from the possibly biased judgment of upper-class juries. |
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