In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
A body of persons appointed to hear evidence and give their verdict in trials

Options

A. association
B. council
C. bar
D. jury

Answer

D

Explanation

jury (N.) : a group of members of the public who listen to the facts of a case in a court and decide whether or not somebody is guilty of a crime
association (N.) : an official group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose
council (N.): a group of people who are elected to govern an area such as a city or a district, etc.
bar (N.): the profession of a barrister, a lawyer in a higher court