seq
uest
rate
Third Person
sequestrates
Present Participle
sequestrating
Past Tense
sequestrated
Past Participle
sequestrated
1
to isolate a jury in order to prevent them from talking to other people
- The jury was sequestrated in a hotel to keep them from reading the news about the trial.
- During high-profile cases, it is common practice to sequestrate the jury to maintain fairness.
- After deliberations began, the jury was sequestrated to ensure they would not be swayed by outside influence.
- The judge's decision to sequestrate the jury was met with concern over their wellbeing during the lengthy trial.
- The judge ordered to sequestrate the jury after receiving reports that some members might have been approached by the media.
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