noun
- Plural of foreperson; a person who supervises and coordinates the work of other workers on a job site or in a factory.
- Plural of foreperson; the member of a jury who presides over deliberations and speaks on behalf of the jury in court.
Usage: Gender-neutral alternative to foreman or forewoman; Common in construction, manufacturing, and industrial settings
Usage: Legal context; Also called jury foreperson or jury foreman
Examples
- The forepersons on the construction site met each morning to plan the day's work.
- Several forepersons were promoted to management positions after demonstrating strong leadership skills.
- The forepersons of the three juries announced their verdicts simultaneously.
- Factory forepersons are responsible for ensuring safety standards are met.
- The forepersons coordinated with the project manager to keep the work on schedule.
- Jury forepersons must communicate clearly with both the judge and their fellow jurors.