Foreman
/ˈfɔːrmən/
Definitions
- (n.) A person in charge of a group of workers, especially on a construction site or in a factory.
The foreman instructed the crew to start the assembly line.
- (n.) In legal contexts, the member of a jury designated to speak for the jury and deliver its verdict.
The foreman announced the jury's decision to the court.
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- foremen
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying 'foreman' clarifies leadership role, often distinguishing supervisory and jury-related contexts.
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