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TOPIK 6noun

배심제

baesimje

배심제가 · 배심제를

jury system

Example

미국은 오래전부터 배심제를 운영하고 있어요.

The United States has run a jury system for a long time.

Word parts

배 accompany심 examine제 system

Literally 'system of those who sit in on the hearing'.

Good to know

Korea has no full jury system; its version is 국민참여재판, where the jury's verdict is only advisory.