foreperson

Noun

Meaning

the presiding member of the jury and the one who speaks on their behalf

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foreman forewoman captain head director manager superintendent chieftain chief executive controller employer boss administrator overseer

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confederate hand assistant clerk deputy factotum

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juror juryman jurywoman

foreman forewoman forelady

A head juror is called the "foreperson," "foreman" or "presiding juror". Source: Internet

The foreperson may be selected by the judge or by vote of the jurors, depending on the jurisdiction. Source: Internet