jury, blue ribbon

jury, blue ribbon
n.
A jury composed of experts, professionals, or other people who are exceptionally qualified, rather than a cross section of all members of a community.

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.

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