foreperson

English

noun
Definitions
  • (management) A (male or female) leader of a work crew (a foreman or forewoman).
  • (legal) The (male or female) member of a jury who presides over it and speaks on its behalf (a foreman or forewoman).

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Prefix from English person.

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English

person

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